House of Azerbaijan building damaged in Russian airstrike on Kyiv PHOTO

The House of Azerbaijan in Kyiv sustained damage during a large-scale airstrike carried out by Russian forces on the Ukrainian capital, according to reports from local Azerbaijani representatives.

Elshad Ibrahimov, Director of the Council of Azerbaijanis of Ukraine, told Azertag that the windows on both the front and rear sides of the building were shattered. Blinds and furniture inside the premises were also damaged. No injuries were reported, Caliber.Az reports. 

The strike occurred on the night of July 31, when Russia launched a massive aerial assault involving over 300 attack drones and eight missiles. Kyiv was the primary target of the operation, which caused widespread destruction to residential buildings, government facilities, and city infrastructure.

The confirmed death toll has risen to 28, with dozens more injured. In response to the tragedy, local authorities have declared August 1 a day of mourning in the Ukrainian capital.

By Sabina Mammadli