conflictFriday, September 4, 202623 sources

Russia Launches Drone Strike on SBU Headquarters in Kyiv, Targeting Oleksandr Poklad's Office

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv on September 4, 2026, targeting the office of acting head Oleksandr Poklad. The attack resulted in at least seven injuries and prompted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to order a retaliatory response.

A Russian drone hit the SBU headquarters in central Kyiv, specifically targeting the office of Oleksandr Poklad, the acting head of the agency. Multiple outlets, including BBC, Meduza, and Adeva-Rul, confirmed the strike. The attack caused an explosion at the SBU building, according to RBC-Russia, though other sources did not specify the nature of the damage. At least seven people were injured, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda, while some sources mentioned fewer casualties.

Where Sources Diverge

Some sources mention the attack caused an explosion, while others do not specify the nature of the damage.

rbc-russia

An explosion occurred at the central SBU building in Kyiv.

lenta

An attack was launched on the SBU headquarters in the center of Kyiv.

The number of injured varies between sources, with some reporting 7 injuries and others not specifying.

ukrainska-pravda

7 people were injured.

infobae

At least five injured.

Timelines

Sources

PublicPublic Radio of ArmeniaSep 4, 08:49 PM
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says

A Russian drone has hit the headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) during a strike in the heart of Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, the BBC reports. The unmanned aerial vehicle crashed into the SBU headquarters on Friday afternoon, targeting a room used by security chief Oleksandr Poklad. It is not …

PublicBritish Broadcasting CorporationSep 4, 08:02 PM
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says

The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

IndependentPolitico EuropeSep 4, 07:58 PM
Russian drone strike hits security service headquarters in Kyiv

Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the SBU acting chief to prepare an attack that would "mirror, if possible" the strike on his office.

PublicBBC WorldSep 4, 07:55 PM
Russia hits Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack, Zelensky says

The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.

IndependentAdevărulSep 4, 06:53 PM
Russia has hit the main headquarters of Ukraine's security service. A drone has reached the office of the interim head of the SBU

Russian forces have attacked the central building of Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) in Kyiv, a drone being sent directly into the office of the interim head of the agency, Major General Oleksandr Poklad.

IndependentNew York TimesSep 4, 06:48 PM
Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief

The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow.

WireMehr News AgencySep 4, 06:46 PM
Russian Drone Attack on Ukraine Security Council Headquarter

The President of Ukraine said a Russian drone targeted the headquarters of the Ukraine Security Council in Kyiv.

StateXinhuaSep 4, 06:31 PM
Russian drone strikes Security Service building in Ukrainian capital - Xinhua

Russian drone strikes Security Service building in Ukrainian capital  Xinhua

IndependentDienaSep 4, 06:07 PM
Kyiv: Russian drone hits SBU acting head's office

A Russian unmanned aerial vehicle hit the office of Oleksandr Poklad, the acting head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), in the main building of the SBU in the center of Kyiv on Thursday.

IndependentEl ComercioSep 4, 06:01 PM
Russia hits Ukrainian intelligence headquarters in Kiev with a drone

A Russian drone struck the SBU headquarters in Kiev, in an attack targeting the office of its chief, Oleksandr Poklad.

IndependentinfobaeSep 4, 05:51 PM
Russia bombed the headquarters of Ukraine's Intelligence Service in Kyiv: at least five injured

Volodimir Zelensky said a drone hit the central building of the agency. He assured that the attack was aimed at the office of his head, Oleksandr Poklad, who survived the impact

IndependentUkrainska PravdaSep 4, 05:43 PM
Mayor Reports 7 Injured in Kyiv After Drone Attack on SBU Building

A Russian drone hit the building of Ukraine's Security Service in central Kyiv on September 4. The mayor reported that 7 people were injured

IndependentMeduzaSep 4, 05:25 PM
Russian drone struck the SBU headquarters in Kyiv

A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service in Kyiv, reported Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencySep 4, 05:23 PM
Russian drone strikes SBU building in central Kyiv - PHOTO - Apa.az

Russian drone strikes SBU building in central Kyiv - PHOTO Apa.az

WireAzerbaijan Press AgencySep 4, 05:23 PM
Russian army launches drone strike on Security Service of Ukraine building in Kyiv, fire breaks out - Apa.az

Russian army launches drone strike on Security Service of Ukraine building in Kyiv, fire breaks out Apa.az

IndependentRBC RussiaSep 4, 05:18 PM
Ukraine reports explosion at SBU headquarters building in Kyiv

An explosion occurred at the central SBU building in Kyiv.

IndependentNasha NivaSep 4, 02:22 PM
Russian drone hit the central SBU building in Kyiv. Zelensky ordered a mirror response - Our Field

Russian drone hit the central SBU building in Kyiv. Zelensky ordered a mirror response Our Field