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Why target a science academy?
Striking the National Academy of Sciences in central Kyiv, even if not directly a military target, carries symbolic weight. It represents an attack on Ukraine's intellectual and cultural institutions, aiming to undermine morale and disrupt the country's future development. This type of strike goes beyond purely military objectives.
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