Two floors of National Academy of Sciences building destroyed; rescuers pull two people from windows
A direct strike by a Russian jet-powered drone on the three-story building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine partially destroyed its second and third floors, and rescuers used ladders to save two people from the windows, Pavlo Petrov, spokesman for the Kyiv branch of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, reported from the scene on Sept. 28, according to RBC-Ukraine.
A Russian jet-powered drone struck the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, causing significant damage to its second and third floors, according to Pavlo Petrov, a spokesman for the Kyiv branch of Ukraine’s State Emergency Service. The attack occurred around 1:30 p.m. on September 28, 2022. By the time rescuers arrived, the building’s second and third floors had already partially collapsed, leaving people visible in the windows.
Two individuals were rescued using ladders, with preliminary reports indicating one fatality and at least four injuries. Rescue workers are currently battling the fire and inspecting nearby structures, with at least 25 vehicles and around 100 rescuers participating in the operation. A canine unit is also on-site to search for potential survivors trapped under the rubble.
Ukraine faced multiple attacks from Russia throughout the day, including overnight and morning assaults on September 28. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged the ongoing rescue efforts following the drone strike on the academy building in the capital's historic center.
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