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Russian drone strikes SBU headquarters in Kyiv, Zelenskyj orders retaliation

A Russian drone struck the SBU headquarters in central Kyiv, and President Zelenskyj confirmed the hit and ordered a response.

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A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in Kyiv on 2026-09-04, one of the most high-profile targets struck during the war. [1][4][5][12] US President Donald Trump said on 2026-09-04 that he had sent Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner abroad to attempt to forge a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. [2] President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Kyiv on September 6 after visiting Moscow. [3] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on 2026-07-11 that he has proposed a ceasefire to Russia to last for the duration of the visit by US envoys. [6] Russia attacked the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Kiev with a drone on Friday, targeting the office of the agency's chief. [7] RIA Novosti reported on January 23, 2025, that a soldier from the International Legion of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed two American citizens during a combat mission. [8] A shootout occurred on September 2, 2026, between the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and military intelligence near the center of Kyiv. [9] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj confirmed the drone strike on the SBU headquarters. [10] Zelenskyj said he ordered the head of the SBU to respond to the Russian attack. [11]
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  1. A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in central Kyiv on the afternoon of the report. · BLESK.cz
  2. US President Donald Trump said on 2026-09-04 that he had sent Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner abroad to attempt to forge a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. · The Jerusalem Post
  3. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Kyiv on September 6 after visiting Moscow. · The Kyiv Independent
  4. President Vladimir Zelensky stated on 2026-01-15 that a Russian drone struck the central SBU building on Volodymyrska Street in Kyiv. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported on 2026-01-09 that seven people were injured after a drone strike hit the main SBU building in Kyiv. · Lenta.ruRussia
  6. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on 2026-07-11 that he has proposed a ceasefire to Russia to last for the duration of the visit by US envoys. · Caracol Radio
  7. Russia attacked the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) in Kiev with a drone on Friday, targeting the office of the agency's chief. · Agencia Andina
  8. RIA Novosti reported on January 23, 2025, that a soldier from the International Legion of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine killed two American citizens during a combat mission. · Lenta.ruRussia
  9. A shootout occurred on September 2, 2026, between the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and military intelligence near the center of Kyiv. · Rzeczpospolita
  10. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj confirmed the drone strike on the SBU headquarters. · BLESK.cz
  11. Zelenskyj said he ordered the head of the SBU to respond to the Russian attack. · BLESK.cz
  12. A Russian drone hit the headquarters of Ukraine's SBU security service in Kyiv on 2026-09-04, one of the most high-profile targets struck during the war. · The Jerusalem Post
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