Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv

15 Jun 2026 • 6:07 PM MYT
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Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv

A large fire broke out at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex as major drone and missile attacks hit the Ukrainian capital on Monday. Video showed flames and thick black smoke rising above the UNESCO-listed religious site as firefighters battled the blaze.

Ukrainian officials said the attack also damaged residential buildings, a market, and other civilian locations across the city.

Religious leaders condemned the damage to the centuries-old monastery complex, one of Ukraine’s most important Christian landmarks.

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