Russian missile and drone strikes hit multiple locations across Kyiv overnight and into Monday, according to Ukrainian and other reported accounts. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery—an internationally recognized UNESCO World Heritage site—catches fire after explosions and damage from the attacks. Several sources describe the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra among the affected areas, with flames damaging historic structures within the monastery complex.
Reports also say the broader strike campaign includes residential and other sites across the capital. France 24 and the Guardian report injuries, with France 24 citing 20 people injured. The Guardian and other outlets report that air raids across Ukraine kill at least five people, while Globe and Mail says several people die in the Kyiv strikes.
Some reports mention disruption from the attacks, including power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of residents and the renewed use of air defences. DW also reports that Moscow cites three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack elsewhere.
NBC News and others note Moscow denies responsibility for the attacks, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterizes the incident as a serious crime against Christian culture.
