Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv

Updated: 15/06/2026 - 12:07 GMT+2

A major Russian attack sparked a fire at a Kyiv monastery, as missiles and drones hit multiple sites across the Ukrainian capital.

A large fire broke out at the historic Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery complex as major drone and missile attacks hit the Ukrainian capital on Monday. Video showed flames and thick black smoke rising above the UNESCO-listed religious site as firefighters battled the blaze.

Ukrainian officials said the attack also damaged residential buildings, a market, and other civilian locations across the city.

Religious leaders condemned the damage to the centuries-old monastery complex, one of Ukraine’s most important Christian landmarks.