On September 28, 2026, Russian forces launched a strike on the building of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in downtown Kyiv. The hit by a jet drone ignited a massive fire and resulted in the destruction of several floors. First responders and other emergency services were deployed to the scene. The Russian attack has resulted in casualties, including fatalities and injuries.
The building of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is not merely an administrative structure. It is one of the historic cradles of the development of Ukrainian academic science, the core of the state’s research governance, and an enduring symbol of the continuity of Ukrainian scientific tradition.
The Russian strike on the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine occurred in broad daylight, while Kyiv was under a massive attack by strike drones.
For Ukraine’s scientific community, this attack carries a profoundly tragic symbolic dimension. Russian aggression targets not only residential buildings, energy facilities, and transport infrastructure; universities, scientific institutions, laboratories, and sites of cultural and historical heritage are also caught in the crosshairs.
The General Energy Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, to those injured, and to the entire academic community of Ukraine.
We share the grief of our colleagues and remain steadfast in our conviction: Ukrainian science will endure. Even in the midst of war, scholars and researchers continue to work, conduct research, develop new technologies, and contribute to the resilience and strength of the state.
Today, it is vital to uphold the unity of Ukraine’s scientific community, stand by our affected colleagues, and do everything within our power to safeguard the country’s research infrastructure and intellectual potential.
We bow our heads in honor of the memory of those who lost their lives.
We stand in solidarity with our colleagues.
We continue to work for the future of Ukraine.