Russian Drone Strikes Kyiv's High Council of Justice, 6 Injured

Strike on Ukraine's Top Judicial Body

A Russian drone struck the administrative building of Ukraine's High Council of Justice (Vyshcha Rada Pravosuddia) in Kyiv's Shevchenkivsky district on the morning of September 25, 2026, injuring six people.

Oleksandr Sazanovich, the head of the Shevchenkivsky district administration, confirmed the strike in an official statement. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, and the injured were transported to medical facilities for treatment.

Location and Impact

The High Council of Justice is Ukraine's highest body responsible for the formation and operation of the judicial system. The building is located in the heart of Kyiv, in the Shevchenkivsky district — one of the central administrative districts of the capital.

The drone attack caused significant damage to the administrative building. Windows were shattered and structural damage was sustained by multiple floors of the facility. Workers and employees inside the building at the time of the strike were among the injured.

Pattern of Attacks on Kyiv

This attack is part of a broader pattern of Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Kyiv's civilian and administrative infrastructure. In recent months, Russian forces have intensified drone attacks on the Ukrainian capital, often targeting government buildings, infrastructure, and residential areas.

Ukrainian air defense forces have been working around the clock to intercept incoming Russian drones and missiles, though some continue to penetrate Kyiv's defenses and cause casualties and damage.

The strike on the High Council of Justice building represents a direct attack on Ukraine's judicial institutions. Ukrainian officials have condemned the targeting of civilian administrative infrastructure as a violation of international law and a war crime.

Authorities have urged residents in the affected area to remain indoors while emergency services continue their work at the site of the attack.