Estonian Foreign Minister: Russia Is Trying to Deprive Ukrainians of Knowledge by Targeting the National Academy of Sciences

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna condemned the massive Russian strikes on Ukraine, which have targeted kindergartens, schools, and the building of the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.

According to him, Russian attacks have been ongoing since the weekend and have already resulted in numerous casualties. The Estonian foreign minister specifically highlighted the strikes on educational and scientific facilities.

Tsakhna stated that in this way, the Kremlin seeks to undermine the Ukrainian education system and deprive Ukrainians of the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to build a sustainable and democratic future.

“Putin’s efforts must be defeated. The international community must increase pressure on Russia until justice is restored and full accountability is ensured for every crime committed,” the minister said.

He also emphasized that Estonia’s support for Ukraine remains unwavering.

Source: Margus Tsahkna

On September 28, a building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine caught fire in central Kyiv following a Russian strike. Rescue workers are on the scene extinguishing the fire and searching the building—there may still be people inside.

During the strike on the building of the Presidium of the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on September 28, there were fatalities among scientists and employees of the institution, and a number of people remain unaccounted for.

Former Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Academician Volodymyr Gorbulin, sustained minor injuries during the Russian strike on the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. His assistant was killed in the attack.