
Attack on the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service left five injured and allegedly targeted the head of Intelligence
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The SBU is Ukraine's main intelligence agency. The attack comes shortly before the visit of Trump administration envoys to address the conflict.
Firefighters fight a fire at the HQ of the Ukrainian Security Service in the center of Kiev after Russian bombing on September 4, 2026. — Photo: Gleb Garanich/Reuters
Ukraine accused Russia of having carried out a bombing this Friday (4) against the headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU), in the center of Kiev, and of trying to assassinate the head of Intelligence. The attack left five injured, according to the mayor of the Ukrainian capital.
“This is an escalation of major proportions that will need to be responded to forcefully,” said the Ukrainian Foreign Minister.
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) is Ukraine's main intelligence agency. Currently, the SBU is commanded by Major General Oleksandr Poklad.
The attack comes days before a visit to Ukraine and Russia by the Trump administration's special envoys to try to resolve the conflict, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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