The European Union Delegation Office In Kyiv Was Damaged By A Russian Attack

The impact of the Russian attack on Ukraine/PHOTO via X@ ZelenskyyUa

JAKARTA - Russian drone and missile attacks that took place overnight in the Ukrainian capital damaged the EU delegation office in the city.

"The staff of the delegation are safe," wrote EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on X as reported by Reuters, Thursday, August 28.

He urged Russia to stop "indiscriminately" attacks on civilian infrastructure and join negotiations for a just and lasting peace.

Russian attacks killed 10 people in other parts of the city, injured 38 people, and damaged buildings in seven districts.

EU Commissioner Marta Kos said the EU building was damaged by attacks on civilian areas.

"I strongly condemn this brutal attack, a clear sign that Russia rejects peace and chooses terror. We convey full solidarity to EU staff, their families, and all Ukrainians who are victims of this aggression," he said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack showed the world Russia's response through diplomacy amid US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war.

"Russia chose ballistics, instead of negotiating tables," Zelenskyy on X said, calling for new sanctions against Russia.

"Russia chose to continue killing, instead of ending the war," he continued.