Russian strikes kill nine in Ukraine and damage historic cathedral, officials say
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.
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Notable Quotes
"one of the biggest Russian crimes against Christian culture today"
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Nothing justifies this attack on our universal heritage."
— Emmanuel Macron , Politician
"war crimes"
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"A brutal assault on our people and our heritage. This is the true face of Russia’s Orthodox values."
— Yulia Svyrydenko , Politician
"Ukraine is carrying out its plan of long-range sanctions against Russia and the assigned tasks regarding mid-range strikes in response to Russia’s refusal to end this war."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"I updated the president on the latest developments on the battlefield and how our position has strengthened."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Russian drones deliberately targeted the sites."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"A brutal assault on our people and our heritage."
— Yulia Svyrydenko , Politician
"In Kharkiv, five State Emergency Service rescuers were killed as they were fighting fires as a result of repeated Russian strikes."
— Ihor Klymenko , Politician
"It is important that the world does not remain silent in response to this latest act of Russian barbarism."
— Andriy Sybiha , Politician
"These are war crimes, and Russia will have to answer for them."
— Kaja Kallas , Politician
"This is very difficult news. Russia attacked the territory of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant spiritual and cultural landmarks of Ukraine and the world."
— Tetyana Berezhna , Politician
"Thanks to the coordinated actions of the Lavra's brotherhood, everyone involved, as well as the dedicated work of rescue and firefighting units, it was possible to minimize threats to people and preserve the holy relics."
— Tetyana Berezhna , Politician
"When the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra comes under attack, this is not only about Ukraine. It is about heritage that belongs to all humanity."
— Tetyana Berezhna , Politician
"Ukrainian forces had struck several military and energy infrastructure sites deep inside Russia."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
Key People
He is the Foreign Minister of Ukraine.
Bishop Avraamii is a religious leader associated with the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
He is the Interior Minister of Ukraine.
Kaja Kallas is the High Representative of the European Union, advocating for European cooperation and support in geopolitical matters.
Governor of Yaroslavl region in Russia.
Tetyana Berezhna is Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy.
Mayor of Kyiv.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian prime minister.
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A Ukrainian drone attack in the Russian city of Tula, south of Moscow, killed three people and wounded three others.
Russian airstrikes on Kyiv led to a fire at the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, causing significant damage to the Dormition Cathedral.
Russian airstrikes killed at least nine people across Ukraine, including five rescue workers in Kharkiv, following a phone call between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin.
A Russian strike damaged the Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv's UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra complex, prompting an emergency evacuation of sacred relics and liturgical items.
A rare daytime Russian drone barrage primarily targeting western Ukraine killed at least three people and wounded 12 others, damaging civilian infrastructure and residential buildings.
A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's southern Krasnodar region killed one person and injured three, igniting a fire at a Black Sea export terminal in the village of Volna.
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