"I just spoke with our EU delegation colleagues in Kyiv following damage to our building from Russia's overnight attack," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas wrote on X today. "No diplomatic mission should be targeted. In response, we summoned the Russian envoy in Brussels."

Russia's representative to the EU is currently charge d'affaires Karen Malayan. Kallas did not provide further details about the meeting. Russian officials have not yet commented on the move.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks in Brussels, Belgium, on 15/7. Photo: AFP

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas speaks in Brussels, Belgium, on 15/7. Photo: AFP

Ukrainian officials reported that Russia launched over 600 missiles and UAVs targeting 13 locations during the night of 27/8, resulting in at least 15 deaths in Kyiv. European Council President Antonio Costa confirmed that the attack damaged an EU building. The EU ambassador to Kyiv shared an image of an office with blown-out windows and debris scattered across the floor.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the incident as evidence of Russia's determination to exert pressure on Ukraine. According to von der Leyen, Brussels must maintain "maximum pressure" on Moscow through sanctions and continued support for Kyiv.

Damage inside the EU diplomatic mission office in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: X/kmathernova

Damage inside the EU diplomatic mission office in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo: X/kmathernova

The Russian Defense Ministry stated its forces targeted Ukrainian defense industry facilities and military bases during the large-scale overnight attack on 27/8.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the Russian military successfully hit Ukraine's military and military-related infrastructure, while Kyiv continues to attack civilian targets in Russia. He added that Moscow remains open to negotiations to "achieve its goals through political and diplomatic means."

Nhu Tam (AFP, Reuters)