Massive Strike on Kyiv: Fire Erupts at Lavra Monastery and Dovzhenko Film Studio

Kyiv Under Heavy Attack

According to Главком: During the night of June 15, Russia launched a large-scale assault on Kyiv, resulting in several major damages. In the Shevchenkivskyi district, the warhead of a Geran-2 kamikaze drone was discovered. A passerby spotted the explosive device near a roadway at a traffic interchange, prompting bomb disposal experts to remove it for destruction at a training range.

The attack triggered a fire at the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The blaze damaged the roof of the Dormition Cathedral, leading to the evacuation of sacred relics and liturgical items from the monastery. In the Pecherskyi district, a five-story residential building was struck, causing structural damage.

Infrastructure Damage

In the Obolonskyi district, a strike tore through a residential building between the third and fourth floors. Another hit in the Solomianskyi district damaged a nine-story apartment block. Additionally, the assault sparked a fire at the National Oleksandr Dovzhenko Film Studio, destroying Ukraine's largest and oldest costume collection. The studio housed approximately 100,000 costumes and three million clothing items.

If you discover any explosive objects, immediately contact emergency services at:

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This missile strike marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, now in its third year. Targeting cultural and historical landmarks like the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra underscores not only the military but also the psychological dimension of the war, aimed at intimidating the civilian population. The destruction of residential buildings and cultural heritage highlights the severe toll of hostilities on civilians and the country's infrastructure.

The recent assault on Kyiv not only resulted in significant damage to cultural sites but also parallels another alarming incident in the city. For a closer look at the ongoing threats faced by residents and the targeting of key locations, read more about the fire near Pochaina Metro and the attack on the monastery here.