Ukraine University Advises Students to Stay Home Amidst Increased Russian Drone Attacks
Summary
Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv has told students to stay home and shifted classes online as Russian daytime drone attacks intensify. The move comes amid escalating strikes that have disrupted daily life in the Ukrainian capital and killed one person near the Ukraine Science Academy.
Key Points
- Taras Shevchenko National University has urged students not to come to campus and to stay home until further notice.
- The university has directed subordinate institutions to move teaching and learning online until at least October 16.
- The change follows increased daytime Russian drone attacks in Kyiv and a recent strike near the Ukraine Science Academy that killed one person.
- Kyiv is pressing Western allies for more air defense systems as Russia deploys new jet-powered drones that are harder to intercept.
