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Tragedy at Kyiv’s ancient Pechersk Lavra as flames consume monastery after strike


Tragedy at Kyiv’s ancient Pechersk Lavra as flames consume monastery after strike

Historic Kyiv Monastery Engulfed in Flames After Attack


A devastating fire has swept through the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine's most revered and historic religious sites, following reports of a Russian strike. The blaze has sent towering columns of smoke over the capital, causing catastrophic damage to the iconic complex that dates back11 centuries.



Destruction at a UNESCO Heritage Site


The monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its golden domes and intricate underground catacombs, caught fire late in the day. Witnesses described loud explosions prior to the flames erupting through ancient structures, including the main belfry and several baroque chapels.


Initial assessments suggest the venerated Great Lavra Bell Tower and sections of the fortified caves that house 12th-century stoneburied monks were not spared. Several older monastic structures about unification have completely reduced nothing but shells.



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