Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Targeted Attacks on Embassy in Kyiv

During the Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia of deliberately targeting Azerbaijan's embassy in Kyiv, stating that the diplomatic mission was struck three times amidst ongoing Russian military operations in Ukraine. Aliyev characterized these incidents as intentional attacks rather than collateral damage, emphasizing that Azerbaijan had previously provided Russia with the precise coordinates of its diplomatic facilities in an effort to prevent such occurrences.

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Aliyev reported that the first strike on the embassy led Azerbaijan to initially assume it was accidental. However, after sharing the coordinates of its embassy, consular section, and cultural center with Russian officials, two additional strikes occurred. "This was a deliberate attack on Azerbaijan’s diplomatic mission," Aliyev asserted. The embassy had previously sustained damage from Russian strikes in August and November 2025, with the latter incident involving debris from a missile impacting the building.

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The accusations come amid a backdrop of strained relations between Azerbaijan and Russia, despite recent attempts to normalize ties. Azerbaijan has maintained a neutral stance in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict while providing humanitarian and energy assistance to Ukraine. Aliyev's comments reflect growing tensions, particularly as Azerbaijan's energy infrastructure has also been targeted during Russian attacks on Ukraine.

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In response to Aliyev's claims, the Russian Foreign Ministry rejected the allegations, asserting that their military operations target only legitimate military objectives. They attributed the damage to the Azerbaijani embassy to "incorrect operation" of Ukrainian air defense systems and expressed regret over the incidents. The ministry emphasized that they take into account the locations of foreign diplomatic missions during military operations.

Aliyev Says Russia Deliberately Hit Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Kyiv – Moscow Denies

Critics of Russia's military actions have pointed to the repeated strikes on Azerbaijani facilities as indicative of a broader pattern of aggression. Aliyev described the attacks as "unfriendly acts" and stated that Azerbaijan would respond through diplomatic channels, including summoning the Russian ambassador to issue formal protests.

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The situation surrounding the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv highlights the complexities of Azerbaijan's geopolitical position amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. As tensions escalate, both Azerbaijan and Russia continue to navigate their diplomatic relations while addressing the implications of military actions on foreign diplomatic missions.

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• “Despite this, two more attacks followed. This was a deliberate attack on Azerbaijan’s diplomatic mission.” — Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan

Aliyev Says Russia Deliberately Hit Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Kyiv – Moscow Denies

• “Despite this, two more attacks followed.” — Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan

Aliyev Says Russia Deliberately Hit Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Kyiv – Moscow Denies

• “Moscow emphasized that claims of deliberate strikes do not correspond to reality.” — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson

Aliyev accused the Kremlin of deliberate strikes on the Azerbaijani embassy in Kyiv