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Putin’s Holy War Just Hit a 1,000-Year-Old Monastery
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- Jun 15, 2026
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Summary
Russia’s massive overnight barrage on Ukraine hit the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, including the Dormition Cathedral, one of Eastern Europe’s most important Christian holy sites and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Ukraine says a Shahed/Geran-style drone struck the site; Moscow denies responsibility and blames a Patriot interceptor. But the deeper issue is the hypocrisy: Russia presents itself as a defender of Christian values while Ukrainian churches, monasteries, pastors, priests, and communities continue to suffer under Russian attacks. This video explains what happened, why this monastery matters, and why churches are not just buildings — they are centers of community strength.Chapters0:00 Russia’s massive overnight barrage0:41 The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was hit2:28 Russia’s “Christian values” contradiction4:03 Moscow denies it and blames Ukraine5:39 The bitter historical irony6:47 Russia’s propaganda image of Christianity8:49 Ukraine’s churches under attack12:40 Why churches matter to community survivalHashtags#Ukraine #Russia #Kyiv #PecherskLavra #Putin #UkraineWar #OrthodoxChurch #Christianity #Shahed #WarCrimesFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukrainehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of…