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Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv Pechersk Lavra set on fire

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The Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was struck overnight by a Geran-2 drone at 01:50, igniting a fire that burned through the cathedral roof and parts of the monastery complex, the SBU said. At least six people were injured, residential buildings in Kyiv were damaged, and monks evacuated ancient icons and relics from the site. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1051 that houses saints' relics and Baroque churches, prompted an immediate Ukrainian appeal to UNESCO and officials vowed to repair the damage.

Russians have struck the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and are burning down one of Ukraine's oldest Orthodox churches‼️ The roof of the Dormition Cathedral is ablaze. The
@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social474
The Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of the most sacred places in the Orthodox Christian world, is being consumed by flames right now after a
@specialkhersoncat.bsky.social444
Russia's second attempt to destroy the Dormition Cathedral (the first was in 1941) has failed. Ukraine's PM vows that it will be repaired.
@euanmacdonald.bsky.social252
I step into a cafe where I work some mornings. Hadn’t read the news yet. The barista is Ukrainian. My friendly ‘morning!’ is met with a weak smile. I know what
@berlinbridge.bsky.social218
russia presents itself as a bastion of Christianity. Some naïve conservatives fall for it. The godless state better known as the moscow-centered terrorist organ
@andrewchak.bsky.social159
🙏🇺🇦 More footage of the burning Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, as a result of the Russian attack.
@savchenkoua.bsky.social170
For some additional perspective: Saint-Sophia Cathedral and its related monastic buildings and the monastic complex of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra UNESCO world heritage
@arianagic.bsky.social134
‼️ The SBU has established that the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra at 01:50 on June 15 was carried out by a "Geran-2" drone - a Russian copy of the Iranian S
@theukrainianreview.bsky.social169
The Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, originally founded in the 11th century, predates Moscow itself. Having failed to steal Ukraine's history and
@halushka.bsky.social106
Meanwhile in Russian Media… This article doesn’t directly say that Russia is the reason why the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is burning, but they seem to carefully place
@prune602.bsky.social120
"the roof of one of the holiest places in the Christian world—the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra—is burning [...] What more must the Kremlin Ant
@kristiankiehling.bsky.social82
Russia has bombed the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra overnight, a UNESCO World Heritage Site founded in 1051 and sacred to Christians, older than Moscow. The Uspenskiy Cat
@slavaukraini033.bsky.social63
Overnight, a Russian missile and drone attack ignited a fire at Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral—a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Ukraine's most sacred landmar
@wck.org66
Russia claims to be defending Orthodoxy. In reality, it is destroying Christianity’s most sacred sites. During its overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, R
@stratcomcentre.bsky.social65
BREAKING: Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is burning during Russia’s ongoing ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports a fire on the grounds of
@kyivpost.com41
Today’s russian strike hit the Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv Pechersk Lavra — a place where we previously handed over vehicles 🫡
@69thsb.bsky.social44
Metropolitan Epiphanius of Kyiv shares video of the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra in flames. “We ask for prayers for the salvation of the shrin
@rimaanabtawi.bsky.social31
Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Europe’s oldest churches, was attacked in Kyiv while Trump marked his birthday with bikers and a White House circus vibe. No one wil
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on the roof top of Dormition Cathedral of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra after the fire and Ruzzian bombing of the church. Ukraine will n
@mortymanitou.bsky.social19
Last night’s attacks killed civilians, damaged homes, and set fire to the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a symbol of U
@heathermcpherson.bsky.social39
I was about to go to sleep...... the savages attacked Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. It's on fire. I'm not going to do further commentary because the next thing I say wil
@freydalpishti.bsky.social30
On the night of June 14-15, militants of the russian terrorist state attacked a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Russian terrorists damaged the A
@michaelmackay.bsky.social31
Around 1:40 AM, Russian terrorist forces launched a targeted ballistic missile strike (likely an Iskander-M) at the Assumption Cathedral (Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra). A holy site where neither "mercenaries" nor a "UAV production plant" could possibly be located.
@the-hedgehog.bsky.social25
« The roof of one of the holiest places in the Christian world-the Pechersk Lavra-is burning. We ask for prayers for the salvation of the shrine from destructio
@theukrainianweek.bsky.social15
Lots going on today in the news- let’s highlight that Russia attacked Ukraine’s 1,000-year old Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monestary. Killing 5 and injuring 30. Russia
@astroterry.bsky.social19
Aerial view of Pechersk Lavra. A fire ravaged the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, and is still being extinguished by firefighters.
@emmanuellechaze.com27
Russia has struck the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, part of the historic monastery complex recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage. Putin does
@europeandemocrats.bsky.social18
The iconic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra religious & cultural site is in flames this morning as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine’s cultural identity. A Czech 3D sc
@robcjournalist.bsky.social14
Moscow attacked the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra overnight, setting it on fire. Imagine the indignation if St Basil's were to be struck. And yet, the double standard is
@coldwarhost.bsky.social20
Last night russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones against Ukraine, including more than 60 missiles targeting Kyiv alone. At least 4 people were killed and 2
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theguardian.comKyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine

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