Kyiv's Pechersk Lavra Monastery Damaged in Russian Air Attack
A major Russian air attack struck Kyiv on Monday, resulting in 20 injuries and causing a fire at the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery. Authorities reported widespread drone and missile strikes, which led to significant damage across the Ukrainian capital and caused power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of residents, prompting renewed air defenses.
Kyiv's historic Pechersk Lavra monastery was damaged, reportedly set on fire, following a significant Russian air attack on Monday. Authorities confirmed that 20 people were injured in the strikes across the Ukrainian capital.
The assault involved both drone and missile strikes, which resulted in widespread damage throughout the city. Hundreds of thousands of residents experienced power outages as a direct consequence of these attacks.
In response to the intensified strikes, air defences across the region were renewed.
According to France 24, these events were reported by authorities on Monday.
