Russian attacks in Ukraine kill nine, damage historic Kyiv cathedral
Summary
Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least nine people in Ukraine, damaged many buildings, and caused a large fire at Kyiv’s historic Dormition Cathedral. The strikes hit several cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging cultural sites and civilian areas.Key Facts
- The attacks used missiles and kamikaze drones, striking multiple cities in Ukraine.
- Around 140,000 households lost electricity due to the assault.
- A drone hit the roof of the 11th-century Dormition Cathedral in Kyiv, causing a large fire.
- Monks and rescue workers saved religious icons and relics from the burning cathedral.
- The nearby Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studios lost its main costume collection of about 100,000 items.
- At least 20 people were wounded in Kyiv, including a child and a pregnant woman.
- In Kharkiv, five emergency rescuers died in a double attack while fighting fires from earlier strikes.
- Presidents Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump spoke separately by phone about efforts to find peace in Ukraine.
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