Staff killed and wounded in Russian strike on Kyiv’s science academy

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Published: 2026-09-28T15:35:31.409Z • Permanent link

Moscow's latest military escalation in Ukraine has taken a devastating toll on the country's scientific community. On Tuesday, a Russian jet-powered drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, killing at least one person. Eyewitnesses report hearing multiple explosions and seeing a plume of smoke rising from the building, which serves as a hub for Ukraine's scientific research and innovation.

Details about the attack are still emerging, but it is believed that the drone was launched from the direction of the Russian capital, Moscow. Ukrainian officials have condemned the strike as a "heinous act of terrorism" and vowed to take action against those responsible. The attack has also sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for increased international pressure on Russia to cease its military aggression.

Dr. Natalia Vashchuk, a leading expert on Ukrainian science policy, told Banking With Billy Intelligence Network that the attack on the National Academy of Sciences is a "brazen attempt to disrupt Ukraine's scientific progress" and undermine the country's ability to innovate. "This attack is not just a blow to the scientific community, but also to the entire nation," she said. "It's a stark reminder of the risks that scientists and researchers face in Ukraine, where the government is already struggling to provide basic security for its citizens.

The attack on the National Academy of Sciences has significant implications for the global scientific community, particularly in Europe. Many of Ukraine's top scientists and researchers are based at the academy, and the loss of these individuals could have a lasting impact on the country's scientific output. The attack also highlights the growing threat of cyber warfare and the need for greater investment in cybersecurity measures to protect scientific research and data.

Companies such as IBM and Microsoft, which have significant operations in Ukraine, are likely to be affected by the attack. The two companies have invested heavily in Ukraine's tech industry, and the loss of talent and infrastructure could have a significant impact on their business operations. Research communities around the world are also likely to be affected, as Ukraine's scientists and researchers have made significant contributions to various fields, including medicine, physics, and engineering.

The attack on the National Academy of Sciences is part of a larger pattern of escalating military action in Ukraine. Since the start of the conflict in 2014, Russia has launched numerous attacks on Ukrainian military targets, including artillery strikes, missile attacks, and even attempts to sabotage Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The conflict has also sparked a significant humanitarian crisis, with thousands of civilians displaced and millions of people affected by the conflict.