# Russian drones kill two police officers, injure 20 in Zhytomyr headquarters strike

https://mins.news/en/item/26613

- Meduza, 2026-08-19 19:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/19/russian-drones-kill-two-police-officers-injure-20-in-zhytomyr-headquarters-strike

> Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian National Police’s regional headquarters in Zhytomyr with “Banderol” drones, setting the building ablaze. Officials said two police officers were killed and 20 people were injured.

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