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Summary for: Czech Embassy stays in Kyiv despite Russian warning of more strikesStaff at the Czech Embassy in Kyiv will remain in the Ukrainian capital despite a Russian warning that foreign diplomats and other foreign nationals should leave the city, the Czech Foreign Ministry said Saturday.
Ministry spokesman Adam Čorgo said Russia’s warnings about attacks on Kyiv were not new and that embassy personnel would continue monitoring the situation under established crisis procedures.
“Our colleagues are currently remaining in Kyiv, and we will take any necessary steps in accordance with the internal crisis protocols,” Čorgo told ČTK.
He added that the Czech ambassador had gone for his usual morning run in a Kyiv park Saturday and intended to continue doing so.
Moscow warns of further ‘massive strikes’
Russia’s Foreign Ministry called on diplomats and foreign nationals to leave Kyiv, warning that its military would continue what it described as “massive retaliatory strikes” on the city.
The ministry said people who disregarded its warning would bear responsibility for any resulting consequences. It also accused Ukrainian forces of attacking Russian civilians and infrastructure.
Moscow has issued similar warnings previously, including in May, when it urged diplomatic personnel to leave Kyiv ahead of Russia’s Victory Day celebrations.
Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Both countries have carried out long-range attacks during the war, while each denies deliberately targeting civilians.
Attacks damage Kyiv bridges and infrastructure
Russian forces have intensified attacks on Kyiv in recent days. Drone strikes damaged the South Bridge across the Dnipro River and also struck the North Bridge on Saturday.
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said Friday that the capital was facing an increasingly serious situation as attacks damaged transport infrastructure, homes, social services and energy facilities.
“The enemy is devastating Kyiv,” Klitschko said.
The city’s defense committee met Friday to discuss how essential services and transportation could continue operating under persistent attacks.
The Czech Embassy has continued functioning in Kyiv throughout most of the full-scale invasion. The Foreign Ministry said any changes to staffing or operations would be made according to its internal security assessment rather than Russia’s public warning.
