In Connection with Sloviansk Strike, Ministry Condemns Attacks on Civilians

Bratislava, 25 July (TASR) - The Foreign and European Affairs Ministry condemns any attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure or diplomatic missions anywhere in the world that are protected under international law, TASR has learnt from ministry's statement on social media in response to Friday's (24 July) Russian attack on the town of Sloviansk in Ukraine. "During Friday's Russian attacks on Ukraine, the city of Sloviansk in Donetsk region was also targeted, resulting in further loss of life and the destruction of the premises of the Honorary Consulate of Latvia, our partner in the European Union and NATO. Slovakia has long been calling for an end to the war in Ukraine, for which there is no military solution; we therefore fully support the peace efforts, which are absolutely essential," stated the ministry. Both Ukraine and Russia launched further attacks against each other on Friday, resulting in several casualties on both sides. Kiev attacked the Russian city of Kirov, which is located more than 1,000 kilometres behind the front line. Moscow launched an attack on Kiev region. The city of Sloviansk in Donetsk region was also targeted by the Russian attack, where five people were killed and the premises of the Latvian Honorary Consulate were damaged. am