Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBryony GoochFriday 04 September 2026 23:11 BSTShootout erupts between Ukraine’s SBU and GUR forces in KyivA Russian drone strike has hit the central building of Ukraine’s SBU security service headquarters in Kyiv ahead of planned diplomatic talks.The drone targeted the office of acting SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad, who escaped unharmed from the attack.President Volodymyr Zelensky instructed security forces and the military to deliver a tangible and proportionate response to Russia.Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha condemned the attack as a major escalation, stating it exposes Moscow's rejection of peace efforts.US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are due to visit Moscow and Kyiv for negotiations, with Ukraine pledging a temporary pause on airstrikes.In fullRussian drone strikes Ukraine ‘MI5’ headquarters ahead of US peace talksMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in