Russian drones hammer apartments and cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7

Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed at least seven people and wounded over 80 others, according to officials. The bombardment damaged several buildings, including the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv, a cultural landmark and the country's leading national scientific institution.

The National Commission for UNESCO condemned the attack, stating that it was not only physical damage to a historic structure but also a serious blow to Ukraine's scientific and intellectual life. The commission also reported that Russian attacks are systematically causing damage to Ukrainian scientific, educational, and cultural institutions.

In a separate development, Ukraine's 40th Separate Marine Brigade reported clearing 5 square kilometers in the Pokrovsk direction and capturing two Russian soldiers. The brigade said it stopped Russian infiltration in the area, despite sustained Russian attacks.

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