A major Russian air attack on Kyiv injured twenty people and ignited a fire at the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery on Monday. The attack involved both drone and missile strikes, causing significant damage throughout the capital city. Hundreds of thousands of Kyiv residents experienced power outages as a result of the assault. Ukrainian air defenses were actively engaged in response to the widespread attacks. Authorities reported the damage to the monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as particularly concerning. This attack represents a recent escalation in Russian aerial bombardments across Ukraine, signaling a heightened phase of the conflict.