Ukraine war latest: Russia strikes downtown Kyiv, kills one, injures 24, damages National Academy of Sciences
Key developments on Sept. 28: * Medical center, science academy struck in downtown Kyiv as all-day Russian drone attacks continue * Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi liberates 3 more settlements, inflicts 2,000 Russian losses, 3rd Army Corps announces * Trump wants Zelensky to ease strikes on Russian refineries, Ukraine official says deal must go both ways * Poland to ease rules for shooting down…
On September 28, Russian drone strikes hit downtown Kyiv, resulting in one death and 24 injuries. The National Academy of Sciences building was among those targeted, with the building going up in flames. The attack occurred amidst Russia's ongoing Operation Vivaldi, which has liberated three more settlements and inflicted 2,000 Russian losses. The U.S. President, Donald Trump, called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ease strikes on Russian refineries, suggesting a deal should be mutually beneficial.
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