Russia has warned diplomats and foreign residents to leave Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv, stating that it plans to launch strikes on military facilities and defense industries in the area.
According to The Washington Times, Russia is warning diplomats from other countries to leave Kyiv ahead of expected attacks. The Russian government stated that it plans to launch strikes on Ukraine's military facilities and defense industries located in the capital. The warning extends beyond diplomatic personnel to include foreign residents in Ukraine who may be in the area.
The warning comes amid an escalation in attacks across the region. In the last 24 hours, missile and drone strikes have killed at least eight people in Russian and Ukrainian territory, Channel 4 News reported. The casualties occurred on both sides of the conflict, with strikes affecting areas in both Russia and Ukraine.
European diplomats have rejected Moscow's call to leave Kyiv. Despite warnings that embassies could be hit by missile strikes, the European Union's diplomatic mission intends to remain in the Ukrainian capital. EU Ambassador to Ukraine Katarína Mathernová stated, "the EU is not going anywhere," according to Politico EU. The ambassador's statement reflects the European Union's position that its diplomatic presence in Ukraine will continue despite Russian warnings about potential strikes.
Russia's warning specifically identified military facilities and defense industries as targets for planned strikes in Kyiv. The Russian government communicated that these facilities would be subject to attack, according to The Washington Times. The warning to foreign diplomats and residents represents an effort to advise non-combatants to leave areas where Russia intends to conduct military operations.
The European Union's rejection of the evacuation call indicates that diplomatic missions from EU member states plan to maintain their operations in Kyiv. Mathernová's statement signals continued European diplomatic engagement in Ukraine despite Russian military threats against targets in the capital.
At present, European diplomats remain in Kyiv following Russia's warning. The Russian government has stated its intention to strike military facilities and defense industries in the capital, while foreign governments face decisions about whether to evacuate their personnel or maintain their diplomatic presence in Ukraine.
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