A British Council office in Kyiv suffered damage from a Russian missile attack; one colleague was injured and hospitalized in stable condition while others were safe and accounted for. Persistent air alerts force some staff to remain in shelters and complicate operations. Colleagues and partners continue education, English teaching, and cultural programmes across Ukraine, demonstrating resilience and commitment despite danger. The war has caused deterioration in quality of life, severe psychological and emotional challenges, and disruptions to social connections and education. Cultural protection remains critical during wartime, with the Council working with partners to train more than 15,000 teachers to support young children.
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. Persistent air alerts mean some of our colleagues are required to remain in shelters, but sadly this is nothing new.
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