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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

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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