KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Senior Ukrainian officials led 60 foreign diplomats on a tour of damaged government offices in the heart of Kyiv on Monday, a day after Russia's largest aerial attack on Ukraine since its all-out invasion began more than three years ago.
Russia's assault on Sunday involved more than 800 drones and decoys and occurred as months of U.S.-led peace efforts appear to be getting nowhere. Four people were killed as drones hit apartment buildings, and a plume of smoke rose from the capital's main government building where top officials have their offices.
It's believed to be the first time a Russian attack has struck the 10-story, Soviet-style building, which was built almost a century ago and has an imposing half-circle facade.
During the tour given to the diplomats, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko showed them burnt-out offices littered with charred debris.
Svyrydenko called the attack a “clear signal that Russia does not want peace and is openly mocking the diplomatic efforts of the civilized world.”
President Donald Trump had previously set a deadline for Russia to alter its course, which has now lapsed without further sanctions being imposed, raising concerns about the ongoing international response to the war.
Ukraine remains under constant threat as Russian bombardments aim to wear down the Ukrainian populace's resolve for conflict, with officials warning of an escalation to include more than 1,000 drone attacks per day by year’s end.
Russia's assault on Sunday involved more than 800 drones and decoys and occurred as months of U.S.-led peace efforts appear to be getting nowhere. Four people were killed as drones hit apartment buildings, and a plume of smoke rose from the capital's main government building where top officials have their offices.
It's believed to be the first time a Russian attack has struck the 10-story, Soviet-style building, which was built almost a century ago and has an imposing half-circle facade.
During the tour given to the diplomats, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko showed them burnt-out offices littered with charred debris.
Svyrydenko called the attack a “clear signal that Russia does not want peace and is openly mocking the diplomatic efforts of the civilized world.”
President Donald Trump had previously set a deadline for Russia to alter its course, which has now lapsed without further sanctions being imposed, raising concerns about the ongoing international response to the war.
Ukraine remains under constant threat as Russian bombardments aim to wear down the Ukrainian populace's resolve for conflict, with officials warning of an escalation to include more than 1,000 drone attacks per day by year’s end.
