Historic Ukrainian Monastery Damaged in Russian Attack, Kyiv Says

Moscow has denied the allegation, saying that the Kyiv-Pechersk monastery was hit by a U.S.-made Patriot air defense missile.

Historic Ukrainian Monastery Damaged in Russian Attack, Kyiv Says

TL;DR

  • The roof of the Dormition Cathedral in a Kyiv monastery was damaged by a Russian attack.
  • President Zelenskyy called the damage a crime against Christian heritage and an attack on history.
  • The fire on the cathedral's roof was extinguished by emergency services.
  • The cathedral is part of a 1,000-year-old monastery and its history dates back to the 11th century.