The Albanian embassy in Kiev was damaged today as a result of Russian missile attacks. The news was announced by the Foreign Ministry, which announced that as a result of a series of Russian air strikes in the Ukrainian capital this Friday, the Albanian embassy was also damaged.
The attacks also affected the embassies of five other countries, putting the lives of diplomatic personnel at risk. Fortunately, only material damage was reported at the Albanian embassy. The embassies of Montenegro, North Macedonia, Argentina, Portugal and Palestine were also damaged in the attacks.
The Albanian Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemns these attacks, describing them as an unacceptable act that strikes at the foundations of international diplomacy. In its statement, the Ministry stressed the importance of protecting diplomatic personnel and the inviolability of missions, demanding respect for these non-negotiable principles.
Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania:
A series of airstrikes by the Russian Federation rocked Kiev on Friday morning, causing extensive damage to several areas in the Ukrainian capital. As a result of these attacks, the external facade and some areas inside the building of the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Kiev and the embassies of five other countries were partially damaged, putting the lives of diplomatic personnel at risk. Only material damage is reported.
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs condemns these brutal attacks without any hesitation. This senseless act is an attack on the very foundations of international diplomacy. The protection of diplomatic personnel and the inviolability of missions are non-negotiable principles that must be fully respected and implemented.