Russian Strike Damages Historic Kyiv Monastery, Church Set on Fire

KYIV – One of Ukraine’s most sacred sites, the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, was damaged during a series of Russian airstrikes. The main church of the famous cave monastery caught fire. The attack hit the monastery grounds, which are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Lavra is a major religious and cultural landmark for Ukraine. Details on the extent of the damage are still emerging. No immediate reports of casualties were available. The strike is part of a broader Russian missile and drone assault on the capital.