European Union, EU, delegation building was among several structures damaged during overnight Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv.
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia on Thursday of deliberately targeting diplomatic missions, calling the attack a violation of the Vienna Convention.
He urged the international community to strongly condemn the strike.
“We express solidarity with our EU colleagues and are ready to provide assistance,” Sybiha posted on X, along with photos showing damage to office spaces.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos also condemned the attack on X, stating, “I strongly condemn these brutal attacks, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace and chooses terror.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said at least eight people were killed and dozens injured in the airstrikes. However, The Kyiv Independent reported the death toll had reached at least 10.
The Russian military reportedly used a combination of drones, cruise missiles, ballistic missiles, and Kinzhal (Dagger) hypersonic missiles in the assault.
Ukraine, which continues to pursue membership in the EU, has been defending itself against Russia’s full-scale invasion for more than three and a half years.
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