A major Russian air attack on Kyiv leaves the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery on fire, local authorities say. Multiple outlets report that the blaze breaks out at the monastery complex, including the Dormition Cathedral, after the attack. Reports describe flames visible across the city and firefighters working to put out the fire.
Casualty figures reported by sources vary. RTE News and Otago Daily Times say about 13 to 20 people are injured in the capital, while France 24 says at least four people are killed. Egypt Independent also reports at least four deaths and more than a dozen wounded, citing local authorities.
Authorities urge residents to take shelter as the attack unfolds. The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is described across the reports as a major spiritual and cultural site, with UNESCO-listed status noted by one outlet. Sources frame the incident as part of a broader period of heightened strikes on the Ukrainian capital, with France 24 describing it as among the heaviest attacks in recent weeks.
