A Russian barrage of attacks early this morning targeted Kyiv, causing significant damage including the partial destruction of the Dormition Cathedral at the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery. The Lavra is one of Ukraine’s most important Orthodox Christian sites. Multiple buildings and residential areas across Kyiv were also hit in the strikes. Ukrainian officials have condemned the attacks as a deliberate targeting of cultural and religious heritage. The extent of the damage to the monastery and other locations is still being assessed, and emergency services are responding to the aftermath. These attacks represent a recent escalation in hostilities, raising concerns about further damage to civilian infrastructure and cultural landmarks. No immediate reports on casualties have been released.