America News Agency

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani drew attention to the Russian attacks, the damage caused to the consular building, and the downed unmanned aerial vehicle, expressing solidarity with his counterparts.

Condemning the attacks, Tajani said: "I strongly condemn the new Russian attacks that once again struck Ukraine today, causing deaths and injuries, and also destroying the premises of Latvia's Honorary Consulate in Sloviansk."

Referring to the airspace violation and the interception operation, Tajani stated: "I also condemn the serious violation of Ukrainian airspace by a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle, which was intercepted and shot down by the Romanian Armed Forces with the coordination of Italian Eurofighters participating in NATO's air policing mission."

Concluding his statement with a message of solidarity and determination, Tajani said: "I express my full solidarity with my fellow ministers Andrii Sybiha, Baiba Braze, and Oana Toiu. Italy will continue with determination to do its part in defending the security of European airspace and the stability of the continent."