# Russian drone strikes Ukraine security service HQ in Kyiv; Zelensky orders retaliation

Zelensky said a Russian drone hit Ukraine's SBU headquarters in Kyiv and ordered a proportionate retaliatory response.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's security service (SBU) in central Kyiv during the afternoon. [^1]

A drone attributed to the Russian military struck the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on Volodymyrka Street in the Kyiv city center, near St Sophia's Cathedral and the Golden Gate, at around 15:30 local time on a Friday (the exact date is not reported) - the core event reported in the article. [^2]

Zelensky ordered the SBU to respond to Russia with a 'proper and concrete response' and, where possible, a response similar to the drone attack. [^3]

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that a drone fell onto the roof of a non-residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, causing a fire, and that emergency services had been sent to the area. [^4]

Zelensky said he instructed SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad on X to deliver a response that would clearly resemble, be concrete, and be mounted in a place where the attack can be answered - adding that the Ukrainian army will back that response as soon as everything is ready. [^5]

Russia has continued to carry out drone attacks on Kyiv during daytime hours. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that a Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's security service (SBU) in central Kyiv during the afternoon. (Amarujala, News)
2. A drone attributed to the Russian military struck the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on Volodymyrka Street in the Kyiv city center, near St Sophia's Cathedral and the Golden Gate, at around 15:30 local time on a Friday (the exact date is not reported) - the core event reported in the article. (Ekonomim, News)
3. Zelensky ordered the SBU to respond to Russia with a 'proper and concrete response' and, where possible, a response similar to the drone attack. (Amarujala, News)
4. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko announced that a drone fell onto the roof of a non-residential building in the Shevchenkivskyi district, causing a fire, and that emergency services had been sent to the area. (Ekonomim, News)
5. Zelensky said he instructed SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad on X to deliver a response that would clearly resemble, be concrete, and be mounted in a place where the attack can be answered - adding that the Ukrainian army will back that response as soon as everything is ready. (Ekonomim, News)
6. Russia has continued to carry out drone attacks on Kyiv during daytime hours. (Amarujala, News)

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