Russian forces launched a four-hour overnight aerial attack on Kyiv and Kharkiv, striking the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra monastery and killing at least nine civilians while injuring dozens more. <\/p>\n
Overnight from Sunday to Monday, Russian forces conducted an intense four-hour air assault on Kyiv. The Pechersk Lavra, a symbol of Ukrainian religious history and a UNESCO World Heritage site, caught fire after being struck by a drone. While the monastery\u2019s administration reported that icons and valuables were saved, approximately 800 square meters of the Dormition Cathedral’s roof were destroyed.<\/p>\n
The night of terror also extended to Kharkiv. According to Ukrainian authorities, the overnight strikes resulted in at least nine deaths and left approximately 30 people injured across the targeted regions.<\/p>\n
Polish Foreign Minister Rados\u0142aw Sikorski, attending a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, described the events following a briefing from his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrij Sybiha. Sikorski condemned the “bloody strike” on the Pechersk Lavra, noting that the 11th-century monument dates back to a time when forests grew where Moscow stands today.<\/p>\n
Sikorski argued that the attack, occurring shortly after Putin\u2019s conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, signals that Russia has no intention of seeking peace. He emphasized that the strike discredits narratives portraying Russia as a defender of Christian traditions, pointing instead to a pattern of intensifying violence against civilians as the Russian military faces setbacks on the front lines.<\/p>\n
The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement affirming support for Ukraine’s resilience. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, condemned the attack and pledged to discuss further pressure on Russia at an upcoming G7 meeting. The French Foreign Minister likened the destruction to bombing Notre-Dame, while Lithuanian officials called for the urgent adoption of a 21st package of EU sanctions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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