Ukrainian Foreign Ministry building damaged for first time since WWII
The building of Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was damaged during Russian strikes on Kyiv on 24 May.
Source: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Sybiha said the damage was minor and resulted from explosions near the building. This is the first time the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry building has sustained damage since the Second World War.
The minister stressed that Russia's strikes on Sunday were aimed at the historic centre of the city.
"It is also important to note that the Russian strikes targeted a historic area, the very centre of ancient Rus. Yet another proof we are dealing with hordes of barbarians, not the heirs of civilisation," Sybiha wrote.
He insisted that despite the attack, Ukrainian diplomacy will continue to carry out its work.
Quote: "Looking at its broken windows this morning, I can state with full confidence on behalf of our entire diplomatic team: Russian terrorists will not make us stop. Ukrainian diplomacy will continue effectively fulfilling its tasks, countering Russian aggression and bringing peace closer."
Background:
- On the night of 23-24 May, Russia carried out yet another combined attack on Ukraine, using ballistic missiles and drones. Kyiv was the main target of the attack, with 78 people known to have been injured and two people killed.
- Commenting on the Russian attack, Sybiha called on Kyiv's partners to step up efforts to increase sanctions pressure on Russia and strengthen support for Ukraine.
- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the Russian attack, stressing that such strikes do nothing to change the fact that Moscow will lose the war.
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