Ukraine ‘MI5’ HQ targeted by Russian drone strike as US peace talks loom

WorldPolitics
5 Sep 2026 • 6:11 AM MYT
The Independent
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Ukraine ‘MI5’ HQ targeted by Russian drone strike as US peace talks loom

  • A Russian drone strike has hit the central building of Ukraine’s SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv ahead of planned diplomatic talks.
  • The drone targeted the office of acting SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad, who escaped unharmed from the attack.
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed security forces and the military to deliver a tangible and proportionate response to Russia.
  • Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the attack as a major escalation, stating it exposes Moscow's rejection of peace efforts.
  • US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to visit Moscow and Kyiv for negotiations, with Ukraine pledging a temporary pause on airstrikes.

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