The damage caused to the building of the Ukrainian Consulate General in Rostov-on-Don last night could result in a suspension of consular services to Ukrainian citizens, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has told Interfax.
The attack was carried out last night by a group of people who damaged the facade and the interior of the building: the Consulate’s opening hours sign was removed from the facade, the building, courtyards and cars were pelted with green dye, eggs and rubbish, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Olena Vaschenko said.
According to the diplomatic mission, 90% of the windows of the first and second floors were smashed. Computers and other office equipment have also been damaged.The staff were not hurt because there was no one at the building during the overnight attack.
Currently, consular officers are trying to assess the damage. This damage could lead to a suspension of consular services to Ukrainian citizens.
