Headline: Drone strike hits SBU headquarters in central Kyiv
Standfirst: Reuters reported a Russian drone struck the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) headquarters in central Kyiv on Sept. 4; Kyiv’s mayor cited at least 12 injuries. [2]
Last updated: September 6, 2026.
The strike and immediate claims
A drone struck the SBU headquarters in central Kyiv on Sept. 4, Reuters reported, in an incident that local officials described as part of the escalating air campaign over Ukraine. [2]
Casualties and local statements
Kyiv’s mayor told Reuters that at least 12 people were injured in the attack; the figure is reported by Reuters and attributed to the mayor’s office. [2]
Responsibility and official responses
Responsibility for the strike has been reported in media accounts that attribute the attack to Russian drones; Reuters presented these as reported claims and attributed casualty figures and statements to local officials. The event is an active conflict development and independent verification of responsibility and damage remains necessary. [2]
Verification and what to watch next
Authorities, the SBU, international observers and independent open-source verifications may publish updated casualty, damage or responsibility findings; Reuters’s initial report is the primary source of the details currently in circulation. Readers should watch for official statements from Kyiv city authorities, Ukraine’s SBU, the Russian defence ministry, or independent OSINT/NGO verification for confirmed changes to the account. [2]
