The Boeing office in Kyiv was severely damaged during a recent devastating attack that likely targeted the company directly. Details of this incident have been reported by the Financial Times.

This attack occurred late Sunday night, marking one of the heaviest shellings in the course of the war. According to two Boeing employees and three Ukrainian officials, the building was hit during intense bombardments.

Photos released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine show significant destruction and firefighters tackling blazes inside the structure.

Boeing is one of the leading American companies operating in Ukraine, primarily focused on engineering support and technical services. The company collaborates closely with the Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov.

The nighttime strike was part of a larger assault, during which Russian forces launched 315 drones, two ballistic missiles, and five cruise missiles at various Ukrainian cities. This was in response to recent Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian territory.

A Boeing spokesperson assured that employee safety is a top priority, and no injuries were reported. They also praised the resilience of staff working in hazardous conditions.

According to Andy Hunder, president of the American Chamber of Commerce, Boeing employs over 1,000 people in Ukraine and continues to operate almost without interruption despite the war.

Despite the damage to the Kyiv office, Boeing's deputy director in Ukraine, Andriy Koryagin, stated that there were no disruptions to company operations.

Furthermore, Boeing is actively recruiting new staff in Ukraine, having recently posted a job opening for an aircraft interior design and certification manager at their Kyiv office.

This incident may provoke outrage from the U.S. president, who has been increasingly concerned about Moscow's actions.

In addition to escalating airstrikes, Russia has renewed ground offensives in eastern Ukraine, while peace negotiations have stalled due to Vladimir Putin's uncompromising stance.