The Shevchenko Scientific Society in the US Issues Statement on the Russian Attack on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv
September 28, 2026 – The latest attack by the Russian Federation on the building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv is a tragedy that cannot be ignored by all civilized nations. Moscow struck all parts of Kyiv today, in the middle of the day with no warning, injuring dozens of civilians and killing at least seven.
The National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine is the main scholarly institution for science and technology, as well as for the humanities and the social sciences, in Ukraine. When the war ends, it will have a leading role in rebuilding Ukraine and continue its mission to invigorate the intellectual capacity of Ukrainians.
Ukraine’s cultural sites, government buildings, hospitals and schools have all been targeted for years and continue to be targeted by Russian forces. These attacks are a direct assault on Ukrainian research, education, and culture.
The Shevchenko Scientific Society in the US exists because of earlier generations of refugees fleeing from Tsarist Russia and the Soviet Union, and together with other peer organizations and institutions it has consistently sought to support research and scholarship on and in free, peaceful, and democratic Ukraine. The Russian state’s centuries-long struggle to eradicate Ukrainian identity is well documented. New and continuing support from the global community during this latest struggle is greatly appreciated and necessary.
Together, we will overcome this barbaric policy of civilian murder from the Russian Federation. Support for Ukraine and for Ukrainian intellectuals has never been more important. May all the victims rest in peace. Вічна пам’ять.
President Vitaly Chernetsky & The Board of the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the US
Shevchenko Emergency Fund
The Shevchenko Emergency Fund supports scholars, writers, and artists who have been affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine. Funds raised support the creation of residential and non-residential fellowships. Read more and donate.
Resource Page on Russia’s War Against Ukraine
The Shevchenko Scientific Society in the U.S. is responding to Russia’s war against Ukraine. We are collecting resources that shed light on this crisis, including articles, interviews, and videos. Read more.
Joint Statement on Russia’s War Against Ukraine
We condemn the decision by the President of Russia to invade Ukraine. Unarmed civilian populations in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Odessa and other cities across Ukraine are currently under attack in what is the largest military operation in Europe since the end of World War II. We are shocked and appalled by this unprovoked war of aggression. Read more.