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The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra has already been destroyed by earthquakes, fires, and Batu Khan’s army. But this time the monastery caught fire because of Russian shelling. How serious are the consequences? And what are they saying about it in Russia?

On June 15, after a massive Russian attack, the roof of the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra caught fire in Kyiv. In January 2026, the unique temple complex with its centuries-long history had already suffered from the actions of the Russian army — these were the first damages to the Lavra since the Second World War. Over its long history, the monastery has been destroyed and rebuilt more than once, and yet this event remains exceptional — UNESCO, as well as European politicians, have already reacted to it. Architectural journalist Asya Zolnikova explains the details.

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The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra has already been destroyed by earthquakes, fires, and Batu Khan’s army. But this time the monastery caught fire because of Russian…