Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, resulting in at least nine deaths and significant damage to Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral. The cathedral, part of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex – a major Orthodox Christian site – suffered a large fire as a result of the strikes. Ukrainian officials accuse Moscow of deliberately targeting a key religious sanctuary. The extent of the damage to the Lavra complex is still being assessed, but reports indicate substantial harm to the site’s cultural and spiritual heritage. This attack represents a further escalation in the ongoing conflict, drawing international condemnation. Authorities are working to extinguish the fire and provide aid to those affected by the bombardment.