St. Sophia Cathedral

UNESCO voices concern over Russian attacks on Ukraine’s World Heritage sites

UNESCO published a statement on Jan. 26 expressing serious concern over Russian attacks on Ukraine during January 2026, which damaged both civilian infrastructure and World Heritage sites in Ukraine.

27 January, 03:50 PM

First Lady’s Independence Day outfit honors Ukraine’s resilience

Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, participated in official Independence Day events on Aug. 24. At Sophia Square, she attended a ceremony where President Volodymyr Zelensky presented honorary awards.

25 August 2025, 03:10 PM

Russian drone attacks released nearly 2,000 tons of toxins into Kyiv air

Nearly 2,000 tons of harmful pollutants were released into the air over Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast as a result of massive Russian drone attacks from June 6 to 10, Ukraine’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources reported on June 16.

16 June 2025, 04:45 PM

Russian drone barrage damages 11th-century UNESCO Heritage cathedral in Kyiv

The 11th-century St. Sophia Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was damaged in a massive Russian attack on Kyiv overnight, Ukraine’s Culture Minister Mykola Tochytskyi reported on Facebook on June 10, posting photos from the site.

10 June 2025, 11:05 AM

St. Sophia Cathedral