The European Union delegation building in Ukraine sustained damage during Russian strikes on Kyiv on the night of 28 August, according to Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. The British Council office was also hit in the same attack.
EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarina Mathernova confirmed the damage, writing that the EU representation "was severely damaged by the shock wave" and published corresponding photos.
"Russian 'peace' last night: massive strike on Kyiv using drones and ballistic missiles. At least 10 killed, 30 wounded, many buildings destroyed," Mathernova said.
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot confirmed damage to both diplomatic buildings. "Another brutal night in Kyiv. Civilian buildings were damaged again, among them the EU Delegation and the British Council. Russia shows, once more, that it has no genuine will for peace. It chooses terror, destruction, and lies over dialogue," Prevot wrote.
Sybiha said that attacks on diplomatic facilities constitute a direct violation of the Vienna Convention. "We insist on strong international reactions to Russia’s brutal strike on Kyiv and other cities...Whatever Putin said in Alaska, his real actions reject diplomacy, dialogue, and peace efforts.," the minister said.
The overnight Russian assault involved 31 missiles and 598 drones targeting Ukraine. The attack on the capital resulted in 13 deaths and 48 injuries, with consequences recorded at more than 20 locations across 7 districts of Kyiv. Children were among the casualties.
Russian forces also targeted critical infrastructure in Vinnytsia Oblast, leaving 60,000 consumers without electricity. Mathernova described this as Moscow's true response to peace efforts.
