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The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery celebrates its 975th anniversary, having endured centuries of conflict, with its history now marked by a recent Russian attack in June that damaged the Dormition Cathedral.
A historic monastery complex in Kyiv, including the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, was significantly damaged in a Russian attack, with parts of it catching fire. UNESCO has condemned the strike, while Russia denies responsibility, claiming the fire was caused by a faulty Ukrainian missile.
Repairs have begun at the 1,000-year-old Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery after it sustained damage from a Russian attack. A pro-war outlet in Russia effectively acknowledged responsibility for the strike.
Russian strikes severely damaged the Dormition Cathedral within the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukrainian President Zelensky offered talks with Putin following the attack, while the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches urged stronger sanctions against Russia.