- Poland mobilized forces as a NATO member, while Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was seriously damaged in a direct attack.
- Russian strikes on June 1st damaged religious and civilian targets, causing power outages in Kyiv and prompting calls for international intervention.
Russia placed the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra under the Moscow Patriarchate and targeted the heritage site in Kyiv.
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Updated Jun 30
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What happened
Russia placed the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra under the Moscow Patriarchate and targeted the heritage site in Kyiv.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Russia placed the holy site in Kyiv under the Moscow Patriarchate and targeted it.1 source
The Russian Empire used an Orthodoxy narrative to justify setting the Lavra monastery ablaze.1 source
Bartholomew condemned the missile strike on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.1 source
Massive barrage strikes Kyiv and Kharkiv during ongoing conflict.1 source
Svyrydenko criticized Russia's actions following the attacks on the Lavra.1 source
Intensified attacks targeting the cultural site of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.1 source
Russia struck the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra complex.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kyiv Pechersk Lavra
historic Orthodox Christian monastery in Kyiv
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Moscow
capital and most populous city of Russia
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Kyiv
capital and largest city of Ukraine
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