Aliyev condemns Russian strike that damaged Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (photo: Getty Images)
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev condemned the overnight Russian strike on Ukraine that damaged the Azerbaijani embassy, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following his conversation with the Azerbaijani leader.
"Spoke with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev. I thank him for the support and condolences to our people," he said.
Zelenskyy noted that Russian forces used hundreds of drones and missiles against Ukrainians that night, including ballistic ones.
"Unfortunately, there is destruction and damage, and the Embassy of Azerbaijan was also affected. The president condemned this strike and emphasized that this is not the first time Russians have targeted the embassy building and other objects connected with Azerbaijan," the Ukrainian leader stated.
Additionally, the two presidents discussed bilateral relations and the development of their partnership.
"There is indeed a green light for all areas of bilateral cooperation. There is good potential, and we will realize it," Zelenskyy added.
Massive Russian attack on the night of November 14
On the night of November 14, Russian forces carried out a large-scale combined strike on Ukraine's critical infrastructure, using attack drones and various types of missiles, including Zircon, Kalibr, Kinzhal, and Iskander.
Dozens of residential buildings and civilian facilities were damaged as a result of the strike.
In total, the enemy deployed 449 airborne targets: 19 missiles (13 of which were ballistic) and 430 drones of various models, including approximately 300 Shaheds. In Kyiv, drones and missiles struck nine districts, and rescuers worked across almost the entire capital. According to preliminary data, more than 35 people were injured in Kyiv, and six others were killed.
Additionally, during the Russian attack, debris damaged the building of the Embassy of Azerbaijan. Preliminary reports indicate that the diplomatic facility was hit by fragments of an Iskander missile that fell on its territory.
Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions also came under fire. A Zircon hypersonic missile was used for the strike on the Sumy region.
In the Odesa region, an energy facility was damaged, and in the Kirovohrad region, a massive power outage occurred due to damage to power lines.
More photos from the strike sites in Kyiv can be viewed in the RBC-Ukraine photo report.
