the strike occurred at approximately 10:20 a.m. local time Photo: Omar Al-Qattaa / AFP

Vatican Embassy in Kyiv Damaged Amid Escalating Russian Strikes

The Nunciature’s location—within a sector known for housing embassies—raises troubling questions about the evolving scope of the conflict and the vulnerability of international missions. While no official confirmation links the Vatican embassy as a direct target, its proximity to detonations suggests that even traditionally protected zones are no longer spared.