Russian Strikes Severely Damage British Council, Ukrainska Pravda Offices in Kyiv

A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv caused significant damage to several important buildings, including the British Council office and the office of Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda. The British Council's Kyiv office was severely damaged and will remain closed until further notice, prompting condolences from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who condemned the violence and called for an end to the bloodshed. The attacks involved ballistic and cruise missiles as well as Iranian-designed Shahed drones, targeting residential areas and cultural institutions simultaneously. Despite the extensive damage, there were no casualties reported at Ukrainska Pravda's office, as no staff were present during the assault. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted the majority of the 629 air attack weapons launched during the assault, but the scale and coordination of the strikes highlight the ongoing intensity of the conflict. These attacks underscore the severe impact of the war on international cultural and media organizations operating in Ukraine.