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SBU headquarters damaged by Russian attack on Dnipro

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The headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was damaged in the Russian missile attack on Dnipro on July 28, based on photos and video footage shared on social media.

President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that the SBU building, as well as a high-rise apartment building, were damaged in the attack.

"Dnipro. Friday evening. A high-rise building and the Security Service of Ukraine's building were hit. Russian missile terror again," Zelensky wrote on Twitter.

"Promptly held conversations with the Security Service of Ukraine, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Emergency Service, and the military administration head."

The city was hit at around 8:30 p.m. local time following an air raid siren. At least three people were injured in the attack, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported.

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Martin Fornusek is a reporter for the Kyiv Independent, specializing in international and regional politics, history, and disinformation. Based in Lviv, Martin often reports on international politics, with a focus on analyzing developments related to Ukraine and Russia. His career in journalism began in 2021 after graduating from Masaryk University in Brno, Czechia, earning a Master's degree in Conflict and Democracy Studies. Martin has been invited to speak on Times Radio, France 24, Czech Television, and Radio Free Europe. He speaks English, Czech, and Ukrainian.

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