Kyiv: Ukraine on Tuesday rejected allegations by Iraq's national security adviser that 'cells belonging to Ukraine' were behind attacks on government facilities, calling the claims 'baseless and unsubstantiated.'

According to Anadolu Agency, the statement came after Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Aboudi claimed in remarks to Dijlah TV that 'cells belonging to Ukraine' had carried out bombings targeting government facilities, though he said further investigation was needed. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry stated on the US social media platform Facebook that no evidence had been presented to support the accusations, noting that al-Aboudi himself had acknowledged the lack of proof.

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry emphasized that there are no facts or evidence to support such claims, which the Iraqi official himself admitted during his interview. Moreover, the ministry noted that Iraq had not raised any concerns with Kyiv through diplomatic channels, stating that it would be logical to expect such communication if the accusations had any basis. Instead, the Ukrainian side learned about the accusations through live television.

The ministry further described the allegations as 'unacceptable and irresponsible,' warning that they could harm bilateral relations between the two countries. Ukraine consistently views the Republic of Iraq as an important partner in the Middle East and advocates for the development of mutually beneficial political, economic, and humanitarian cooperation.

Additionally, the ministry remarked that the claims echoed 'Russian propaganda' narratives aimed at discrediting Ukraine and undermining its relations with Middle Eastern countries. It urged Iraqi authorities to prevent the spread of what it described as disinformation.