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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Scott McDonald

Russian missiles will not stop our support for Ukraine – the British Council’s vital work goes on

The British Council building in Kyiv in the aftermath of Russian missile and drone attacks, 28 August 2025.
The British Council building in Kyiv in the aftermath of Russian missile and drone attacks, 28 August 2025. Photograph: Danylo Antoniuk/AP

On Wednesday night, our office in Kyiv was damaged in a Russian missile attack. It was a stark reminder of the risks that an organisation such as ours faces in conflict-affected areas. I was relieved to hear that all colleagues were safe and accounted for. One colleague was injured and admitted to hospital but thankfully he is in a stable condition.

Working under such conditions around the world is challenging, and yet, time and again, our colleagues and partners demonstrate courage and commitment in carrying on despite the dangers. Their resilience is extraordinary. We are working to find ways to minimise disruption and continuing to support our team there.

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