Head of German Embassy near National Academy of Sciences: We’re carrying on our work; support will continue

The German Embassy in Kyiv is continuing its work despite being located near the National Academy of Sciences, which was struck by a Russian attack. According to Interfax-Ukraine, German Ambassador to Ukraine Boris Ruge condemned the latest attacks by Russia, including the strike on the Academy.

The attack on the National Academy of Sciences occurred on September 28, as part of a broader wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine. According to Euronews, at least seven people were killed and dozens more were wounded in the attacks. The strike on the Academy caused a fire and rescue workers were conducting a rescue operation, with at least one person killed and six others injured.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will respond to Russia's attacks, which also targeted other civilian sites, including a pharmaceutical company, gas stations, and a business center. Zelenskyy emphasized that supporting Ukraine means supporting people's lives and that Russia must be held accountable for its actions.

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