Kyiv under massive Russian air attack — Historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most sacred sites, catches fire
Kyiv is currently under a large-scale Russian air attack, with multiple explosions reported across the capital. One of Ukraine’s most important religious and cultural landmarks, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra (Monastery of the Caves), has been hit and is on fire. Emergency services are responding, but the full extent of damage and casualties is still unclear.
- The Ukrainian capital is under a major Russian air attack this evening, with multiple explosions reported in different districts. Among the sites affected is the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important Orthodox monasteries in Ukraine and a UNESCO World Heritage candidate, which is now on fire. Eyewitnesses and local media report intense air defense activity, with loud explosions and visible flames rising from the Lavra complex on the banks of the Dnieper River. The monastery, founded in the 11th century, holds immense religious, historical and cultural significance for Ukraine and the Orthodox world. Ukrainian authorities have confirmed the attack and stated that emergency services are working to contain the fire at the Lavra.
- The extent of the damage to the historic buildings and any possible casualties inside the complex are not yet known. This is one of the most symbolic strikes of the war so far. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra has been at the center of religious and political disputes, and its targeting is likely to provoke strong international condemnation. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not yet issued a statement, but the Ukrainian Air Force Command reported intercepting several missiles and drones during the wave of attacks. The incident occurs as Russia intensifies long-range strikes on Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine continues targeted operations against Russian logistics and military infrastructure.
Kyiv is under massive Russian air attack right now. One of Ukraine's most sacred landmarks — the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra — is on fire. pic.twitter.com/DDh2ebKz2l — K13 News (@K13News) June 15, 2026
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