Russian drone strike ignites the roof of Kyiv's historic Dormition Cathedral
Russian strike ignites Dormition Cathedral in Pechersk Lavra (Photo: Yevstratii Zorya/Facebook)
A Russian overnight strike ignited the roof of the Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of the greatest shrines in the Christian world, Metropolitan Epifaniy, head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, reported on X on June 15.
He also asked for prayers to save the shrine from destruction.
"Another Russian crime against humanity, against history, against Christianity," Metropolitan Epifaniy wrote.
"What else must the Kremlin antichrist do for the world to realize that decisive action is needed to stop Russian terror against Ukraine and the very principles of peace? Holy Mother of God, stop Herod!"
Kyiv authorities reported substantial damage on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Overnight on June 15, the Russian army launched another massive attack on Kyiv using strike drones. Fires and direct hits on residential buildings were recorded in various districts of the capital, and some residents were left without power due to damaged energy infrastructure.
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