Emergency Aid Centers Opened Across Five Districts of Kyiv Following Massive Strike

Massive Strike on Kyiv on June 15

According to Главком: On June 15, Kyiv experienced a large-scale combined attack that damaged residential buildings, the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, and the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio. To assist residents whose homes were affected, emergency aid centers were set up in five districts of the capital. This attack underscores the ongoing threat to both civilian infrastructure and cultural heritage sites in Ukraine.

Emergency Aid Centers in Kyiv Districts

• Desnianskyi District:

  The center operates at Primary Healthcare Center No. 3, located at 3 Vasyl Ivanis Street. Contact numbers for this district: (098) 648-08-89, (097) 109-90-41.

• Obolonskyi District:

  Centers have been established at two locations: 6-A Oleksandr Arkhypenko Street (building OD-501) and near the damaged building on Avtozavodska Street. The Obolonskyi District hotline: (066) 356-35-20.

• Pecherskyi District:

  A damage registration point is operating at 15/4 Yevhen Konovalets Street. For temporary window repairs in this district, contact the head of the Pecherska Brama housing department, Oksana Oleksandrivna Lebid, at (098) 292-90-19. Financial assistance applications in Pecherskyi District are handled by the Department of Social Protection and Veteran Policy at 4/7 Tsytadelna Street.

• Solomianskyi District:

  The main center is set up at Lyceum No. 43, located at 17 Preobrazhenska Street. Contact numbers for this district: (093) 471-89-34, (097) 532-09-79, (097) 917-18-30, (093) 833-68-94, (093) 986-96-24. A consultation center also operates at the Department of Social and Veteran Policy at 40 Povitrianykh Syl Avenue, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

• Holosiivskyi District:

  Consultations on the eRestoration program are available at: (044) 281-60-21, (044) 281-60-16, (044) 281-60-14. Social managers in Holosiivskyi District can be reached at: (095) 494-69-31, (095) 494-69-67.

The attack struck the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, igniting a fire on the roof of the Dormition Cathedral. Sacred items and liturgical objects from the Lavra were evacuated. In Pecherskyi District, a five-story residential building was hit, while in Obolonskyi District, a strike caused destruction between the third and fourth floors of a residential building. In Solomianskyi District, a nine-story residential building was also hit.

The Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studio sustained damage as well, with a fire destroying Ukraine's largest and oldest costume collection, which included approximately 100,000 costumes and 3 million clothing items. Other buildings and structures on the studio grounds were also damaged.

This attack ranks among the most destructive incidents for Kyiv in recent times, inflicting severe damage not only on residential buildings but also on cultural and historical landmarks. The significance of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra as a UNESCO World Heritage site makes this case particularly alarming. The deployment of emergency aid centers highlights the urgent need for support for affected residents, emphasizing the critical role of humanitarian assistance during the conflict.

In light of the recent attacks, it is crucial to understand the broader implications on Ukraine's cultural heritage and infrastructure. For further insights into how these strikes have impacted significant landmarks, including the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra and the Dovzhenko Costume Archive, you can read more about the extensive damage caused by a similar assault on the city here.