Russian Strike on Kyiv Monastery Serious 'Crime Against Christian Culture'
Summary
Russia launched a large attack on Ukraine that included missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv, hitting important civilian and cultural sites. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site and important Christian landmark, was damaged, drawing widespread condemnation from Ukrainian and international leaders.Key Facts
- Russia attacked Kyiv and Kharkiv with over 70 missiles and 600 drones overnight.
- The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a nearly 1,000-year-old Christian monastery and UNESCO site, was damaged in the strike.
- At least 10 people were killed in the attacks on the two cities.
- Ukraine's foreign minister said the attack was a serious crime against Christian culture.
- Russia denied targeting the monastery, blaming a malfunctioning Patriot missile instead.
- Other damaged sites in Kyiv included a museum, a court, a power facility, a school, and a kindergarten.
- Russia also struck a railway station, a college, and businesses in the city of Dnipro.
- The European Union and France called the strikes war crimes and promised new sanctions against Russia.
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