# Russian drone hits Kyiv nuclear institute housing research reactor

https://mins.news/en/item/81973

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-01 14:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russian-drone-strikes-kyiv-nuclear-institute-housing-research-reactor/

> A statement said a Russian drone struck the Kyiv nuclear institute at about 6:18 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, starting a fire that was quickly extinguished. No one was injured in the attack.

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