Russian drone hits Kyiv school and bridge, disrupting transport
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A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv on Thursday, with children and staff sheltering inside and no immediate casualties reported. Two more drones hit a key bridge connecting eastern and western Kyiv, forcing suspension of metro and ground transport. The attacks came as the UK announced 31 new sanctions on Russia.
Key Facts
- Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said children and staff were in shelters when the drone hit the school, with no immediate casualties reported.
- Two Russian drones struck a bridge connecting eastern and western Kyiv, forcing suspension of metro and ground public transport.
- Ukraine's nuclear safety watchdog said a Russian drone hit a nuclear research facility in Kyiv on Wednesday, causing a fire but leaving the test reactor undamaged.
- Ukraine's air force recorded 3,177 Russian drone strikes in September up to September 29, up from 2,850 in August.
- The UK announced 31 new sanctions targeting individuals involved in detention, torture, and indoctrination of Ukrainian children.
Kyiv Attacks
A Russian drone struck a school in Kyiv on Thursday, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko. Children and staff were hiding in shelters when the drone hit, and no immediate casualties were reported. Two Russian drones hit a bridge connecting eastern and western Kyiv, forcing suspension of metro services and ground public transport. Ukraine's nuclear safety watchdog said a Russian drone hit the grounds of a nuclear research facility in Kyiv on Wednesday, causing a fire but leaving the test reactor undamaged. The reactor has been shut down since 2022, and the fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries.
Escalating Drone Campaign
Ukraine's air force reported that Russian drone strikes increased in September, with 3,177 attacks recorded up to September 29. In August, 2,850 attacks were recorded. Local authorities in Russia's Belgorod region said one man was killed when a drone exploded in the town of Graivoron on Thursday.
UK Sanctions Response
The United Kingdom announced a new package of 31 sanctions on Russia, aimed at stemming funding to the Kremlin war chest, propagandists, and torturers. The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said the sanctions targeted eight people involved in arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of Ukrainian civilians. Seven individuals are targeted for their role in indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children. The UK said it was not seeking confrontation with Russia but would support Ukraine until the end of the war.
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