# Ancient Kyiv Lavra Hit by Drone

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-06-16T03:09:16+00:00
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## Resource

A Russian drone strike hit Kyiv’s ancient and sacred Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, damaging its 11th-century Dormition Cathedral — a UNESCO site and spiritual heart of Ukrainian Orthodoxy. Though the fire was contained without major structural collapse, the attack echoes past destruction, including its 1941 devastation and 1995-2000 reconstruction. Amid ongoing war, nearly 700 religious sites across Ukraine have been damaged, yet the Lavra endures as a national shrine, blending museum, monastery, and pilgrimage destination. Staff rushed to save relics during the strike, underscoring its enduring cultural and spiritual value — even as legal battles continue to sever ties to Moscow-linked figures. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aea0604c5013d50c

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