German Embassy in Kyiv
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kyiv is Germany's diplomatic mission to Ukraine. It is responsible for maintaining bilateral relations, providing visa and consular services, and implementing cooperation programs between the two countries. During Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, the embassy building sustained damage from a strike.
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Russian drone strikes National Academy of Sciences building in central Kyiv, killing at least one
On 28 September, a Russian jet-powered drone struck the Presidium building of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine on Volodymyrska Street in central Kyiv during the working day, causing a large fire and significant damage. At least one woman was killed and multiple people were injured, including former National Security and Defense Council Secretary Volodymyr Horbulin, who sustained minor injuries. The attack drew sharp international condemnation and prompted Ukraine's foreign minister to call for stripping Russia of its UNESCO voting rights.