Moscow Claims Ukrainian Military Intelligence HQ Hit by Russian Strike

Smoke billows from a building heavily damaged by Russian drone strikes in the town of Rzhyshchiv, in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on March 22, 2023. Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Via Reuters

Recent Russian barrages near Kyiv included a successful strike on the headquarters of Ukraine’s military intelligence apparatus, Russian officials—including President Vladimir Putin—have said.

“We have already mentioned the possibility of strikes targeting decision-making headquarters and centers,” Putin said on May 30.