Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-15 20:07 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Religion, Military & Defence, Natural Disasters, Ukraine/Russia, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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A large fire broke out at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex as major drone and missile attacks hit the Ukrainian capital on Monday. Video showed flames and thick black smoke rising above the UNESCO-listed religious site as firefighters battled the blaze. Ukrainian officials said the attack also damaged residential buildings, a market, and other civilian locations across the city.
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