# Russian drone strikes SBU headquarters in Kyiv, Zelenskyj orders retaliation

A Russian drone struck the SBU headquarters in central Kyiv, and President Zelenskyj confirmed the hit and ordered a response.

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A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in central Kyiv on the afternoon of the report. [^1]

US President Donald Trump said on 2026-09-04 that he had sent Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner abroad to attempt to forge a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. [^2]

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Kyiv on September 6 after visiting Moscow. [^3]

President Vladimir Zelensky stated on 2026-01-15 that a Russian drone struck the central SBU building on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv. [^4]

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on 2026-01-09 that seven people were injured after a drone strike hit the main SBU building in Kyiv. [^5]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on 2026-07-11 that he has proposed a ceasefire to Russia to last for the duration of the visit by US envoys. [^6]

Russia attacked the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Kiev with a drone on Friday, targeting the office of the agency's chief. [^7]

RIA Novosti reported on January 23, 2025, that a soldier from the International Legion of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed two American citizens during a combat mission. [^8]

A shootout occurred on September 2, 2026, between the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and military intelligence near the center of Kyiv. [^9]

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj confirmed the drone strike on the SBU headquarters. [^10]

Zelenskyj said he ordered the head of the SBU to respond to the Russian attack. [^11]

A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in Kyiv on 2026-09-04, one of the most high-profile targets struck during the war. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in central Kyiv on the afternoon of the report. (BLESK.cz, News)
2. US President Donald Trump said on 2026-09-04 that he had sent Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner abroad to attempt to forge a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. (The Jerusalem Post, News)
3. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Kyiv on September 6 after visiting Moscow. (The Kyiv Independent, News)
4. President Vladimir Zelensky stated on 2026-01-15 that a Russian drone struck the central SBU building on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv. (Lenta.ru, News)
5. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on 2026-01-09 that seven people were injured after a drone strike hit the main SBU building in Kyiv. (Lenta.ru, News)
6. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on 2026-07-11 that he has proposed a ceasefire to Russia to last for the duration of the visit by US envoys. (Caracol Radio, News)
7. Russia attacked the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Kiev with a drone on Friday, targeting the office of the agency's chief. (Agencia Andina, News)
8. RIA Novosti reported on January 23, 2025, that a soldier from the International Legion of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed two American citizens during a combat mission. (Lenta.ru, News)
9. A shootout occurred on September 2, 2026, between the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and military intelligence near the center of Kyiv. (Rzeczpospolita, News)
10. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj confirmed the drone strike on the SBU headquarters. (BLESK.cz, News)
11. Zelenskyj said he ordered the head of the SBU to respond to the Russian attack. (BLESK.cz, News)
12. A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in Kyiv on 2026-09-04, one of the most high-profile targets struck during the war. (The Jerusalem Post, News)

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