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.
Where Sources Diverge
Some sources mention the attack caused an explosion, while others do not specify the nature of the damage.
An explosion occurred at the central SBU building in Kyiv.
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.
7 people were injured.
At least five injured.
Sources
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 …
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the SBU acting chief to prepare an attack that would "mirror, if possible" the strike on his office.
The unmanned aerial vehicle struck without warning in the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
In the center of Kyiv
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.
The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow.
The President of Ukraine said a Russian drone targeted the headquarters of the Ukraine Security Council in Kyiv.
Russian drone strikes Security Service building in Ukrainian capital Xinhua
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.
A Russian drone struck the SBU headquarters in Kiev, in an attack targeting the office of its chief, Oleksandr Poklad.
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
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
A Russian drone struck the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service in Kyiv, reported Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Russian drone strikes SBU building in central Kyiv - PHOTO Apa.az
Russian army launches drone strike on Security Service of Ukraine building in Kyiv, fire breaks out Apa.az
An explosion occurred at the central SBU building in Kyiv.
Russian drone hit the central SBU building in Kyiv. Zelensky ordered a mirror response Our Field