Russia struck religious sites including the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, which is near Chernihiv, on June 28th. President also signed a decree regarding the Lavra's millennium.
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Updated Jun 28
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What happened
Russia struck religious sites including the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, which is near Chernihiv, on June 28th. President also signed a decree regarding the Lavra's millennium.
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On June 28, 2026, Russian forces launched strike drones from Rostov Oblast, Crimea, and Krasnodar Krai, while also targeting infrastructure in Chernihiv. Launches were also reported from Kursk Oblast and Hvardiiske.Also in this story
- Infrastructure in Chernihiv Oblast, including targets like DTEK and Naftogaz, was damaged during Russian drone attacks on August 17, 2026.
- Russia plans large-scale strikes on the energy grid across multiple regions, including Chernihiv and Kursk.
- A Russian drone struck a target in Chernihiv, where Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, operates.
- Transportation disruptions from Russia are straining supplies and affecting local wine shipping from Krasnodar Krai.
The entities involved
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Chernihiv
capital city of Chernihiv Oblast in northeastern Ukraine
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Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv