The shockwave from Russia’s overnight strikes on Odesa shook China’s consulate building in the southern port city and appeared to have caused some light damage, APA reports citing CNN.

A spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry said in response to a reporter’s question Thursday that “the blast wave shook off parts of the wall surface and windowpanes.”

CNN’s journalists in Odesa noted that one of the explosions from the overnight attack occurred very close to the consulate.

“The consulate staff had long left the premises and no one was hurt,” the Chinese ministry said. “China is closely following the developments and staying in touch with the parties concerned. We will take all measures necessary to keep Chinese institutions and nationals safe in Ukraine.”

A photo posted on Telegram by the head of the Odesa region military administration appeared to show that at least one window in the building was shattered by the blast wave.

“This shows that the enemy pays no attention to anything,” Oleh Kiper said in a statement.

For context: China has refused to condemn Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and instead provided much-needed diplomatic and economic support.

Source: Azeri-Press News Agency