- Russian airstrikes have caused a fire and substantial damage to the Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, a site protected by Unesco as one of the holiest sites in Orthodox Christianity.
- The leader of the Orthodox Church in Ukraine denounced Russian leader Vladimir Putin as the “Kremlin Antichrist” following the attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra complex.
- Photos after the overnight attack showed large parts of the cathedral were still on fire, with Kyiv’s military administration head confirming substantial damage.
- Separate overnight Russian attacks also resulted in five deaths and at least 20 injuries in Kharkiv.
- US President Donald Trump spoke with Mr Putin, stating that ending the conflict in Ukraine is vital and he is ready to help.
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