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Russian drone hits Kyiv science academy, sparking fire and escapes

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A Russian jet-powered drone struck Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, sparking a fire, as jet-drones struck across the country. People tried to escape through windows during the strike. The Kremlin said Ukraine is "paying the price" for attacks on Russia. Ukraine separately claimed battlefield breakthroughs, according to the Associated Press.

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