Olga Koval 03:00, 15.06.26 UNIAN
The fire was large-scale and caused significant damage
On the night of June 15, Russian troops launched a massive attack on Kyiv using drones and ballistic missiles. During the shelling, a fire broke out on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. This was reported by the mayor of the capital, Vitali Klitschko .
Initially, Klitschko announced a fire on the territory of the shrine.
“Fire on the territory of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Fire on the roof of the Assumption Cathedral,” he wrote at around 2 a.m.Video of the dayAd loading
Later, the head of the Kyiv City Military Administration, Timur Tkachenko, clarified that, according to preliminary information, the cause of the fire was a direct hit.
“A fire has been confirmed in the buildings on the territory of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. Preliminary information suggests that it was caused by a direct hit. We are currently investigating the extent of the damage caused by the Russians. Containment measures are being taken within the framework of safety protocols,” Timur Tkachenko reported.
He later added that the fire was large-scale and caused significant damage.
“The Russians deliberately struck at the heart of one of the greatest Christian shrines!” the official said.
The press secretary of the Kyiv Metropolis of the OCU, Yevstratiy (Zorya), published photos of the fire on the territory of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
At the time of publication, rescuers continue to eliminate the consequences of the impact, and final information about the extent of the destruction and the condition of the Assumption Cathedral is being clarified.
Recall that on the night of June 16, the Russians launched missiles and drones into Ukraine . As of 03:00, there were five casualties in the capital and significant damage in several areas of the city.
This is a 1,000 year old church and survived a Millenia of conquest, Genghis Khan and his sons, Stalin and his nazi cousins, but not Vladolf Putler. I wonder what Carlson and Owens say now……..fuckin’ Moskali!……now the gloves come off.
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NOW Ukraine has a very good reason to burn that stupid looking circus church in the cesspool of moscovia! Burn it to the ground!
Very interesting that after putin’s attack on this ancient church, it started raining in Kyiv which helped the firemen immensely.
Yes, that is indeed interesting.
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