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Russian strike on Kyiv university confirmed by Ukrainian officials
Russian forces struck the National University of Food Technologies in central Kyiv during daytime classes. Ukrainian officials confirmed the attack, noting that 160 students were sheltered and no injuries were reported. The strike marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Minister of Education and Science of Ukraine Andriiy Butenko confirmed the Russian strike on the National University of Food Technologies in Kyiv. The attack occurred on September 2, 2026, during regular classes. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that a Russian UAV targeted the university, with 160 students in a shelter at the time, resulting in no casualties.
The strike is the latest in a series of Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. Both Butenko and Zelenskyy provided statements through the same outlet, Interfax-Ukraine, confirming the event and its details. There are no reported discrepancies between the two accounts.
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WireInterfax-UkraineSep 2, 03:11 PM
Butenko confirms Russian strike on University of Food Technologies in central KyivMinister of Education and Science of Ukraine Andriiy Butenko confirmed a Russian strike on the National University of Food Technologies in central Kyiv.
WireInterfax-UkraineSep 2, 03:03 PM
Zelenskyy: Russians attack Kyiv university, 160 students sheltered during strikeA Russian UAV struck one of Kyiv’s universities during daytime classes; no people were injured as 160 students were in a shelter, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported.