Zelensky condemns attacks and asks for new sanctions to the country; European Union delegation building was reached
Russia performed attacks on a large scale with drones and missiles in the capital of on Wednesday night (27.2025) and dawn of this Thursday (28.ago). The offensive left at least 14 dead, 3 children, and 38 injured, according to Ukrainian authorities. Explosions and fires have also damaged buildings from 7 Kiev districts – as they house.
The Ukrainian President (Servant of the People, Center) declared that the attacks showed the world Russia’s response to diplomacy, especially the efforts of the US President (Republican party) to end the war.
“The Russians are not opting for the end of the war, just for new attacks. At night, in Kiev, dozens of buildings have been damaged: residential houses, shopping centers and civil companies. These include the European Union delegation in Ukraine.”said Zelensky on the social network X.
“It is crucial now that the world responds firmly. Russia needs to end this war that began and continues. For the rejection of the ceasefire and the constant Russian attempts to shy away from negotiations, new strong sanctions are necessary. This can only work. The Russians only understand strength and pressure. For each attack, Moscow must feel the consequences.”declared the president of Ukraine.
In the X, European leaders showed support for Zelensky’s statement. The President of the European Council, António Costa, in which the Office of the European Union delegation in Ukraine appears destroyed. “The EU will not be intimidated. Russia’s aggression only strengthens our determination to support Ukraine and its people ”these.
chairman of the European Commission, stated that the delegation employees are safe. “Russia should immediately cease its indiscriminate attacks on civil infrastructure and participate in negotiations for just and lasting peace ”he wrote.
“Last night, the European Union delegation offices were the target of another indiscriminate Russian attack during this meaningless aggression. My thoughts are with our team in Kiev and the angry people of Ukraine, who deserves to live in peace.”said, president of the European Parliament.
“While the world seeks a way to peace, Russia responds with missiles. The night attack to Kiev demonstrates a deliberate choice to intensify and ridicule peace efforts. Russia needs to stop the killing and negotiate”Said, vice president of the European Commission.
According to, the air alert lasted more than 9 hours, with clouds of smoke covering the sky as drones flying over the scene. The Ukrainian Air Force said it had knocked down 563 of the 598 drones and 26 of the 31 missiles launched by Russia in attacks across the country.
“Combined attacks of different directions. And systematic, aiming at common residential buildings”The Ukrainian authorities said. According to ReutersRussia, which denies having civilians as a target, has intensified air attacks in recent months against Ukrainian cities far from the war lines.
