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

No Comment Video. Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: 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. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 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. War in Ukraine missile attack Kyiv Orthodox Church Top stories Now playing Next Russian attack sets fire to a UNESCO-listed monastery in Kyiv Now playing Next Ukraine: Kyiv under fire again as russian strikes send residents into shelters Now playing Next Berlin musician turns Germany football opener into musical spectacle Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK Now playing Next Switzerland: Clashes in Geneva as 20,000 protest G7 summit and global policies Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Trump says US-Iran peace deal 'complete,' to be signed on Friday Now playing Next World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity Now playing Next Swiss vote 'No' on proposal to cap population at 10 million by 2050 Now playing Next Swiss voters set to vote on capping population at 10 million Now playing Next Iran warns of 'imminent' response as Israel strikes Beirut Now playing Next Rare masterpieces from former Tottenham FC owner's collection head to auction in London Now playing Next Cocaine capitals: Where is use rising the most in Europe? Now playing Next Watch: Washington, Anthropic, and the AI kill switch—can Europe actually build tech independence? Now playing Next Europe Today: US and Iran strike framework deal as Trump heads to Europe for G7 summit ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Dutch supporters bring sea of orange to World Cup host city No Comment Vancouver turns green and gold after Australia's World Cup win No Comment New York erupts as Knicks win first NBA title since 1973 No Comment UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance Europe News Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least 11 and leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames Art Sands of time: Denmark's sculpture festival goes back to the Middle Ages for inspiration The Big Question ‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’: Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic? Business Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond Europe News Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as Trump, other leaders ready for summit in France World News Singer Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi among six killed as two helicopters collide in Brazil Europe News Swiss voters reject bid to cap population at 10 million, a move that would have limited immigration Europe News Wars, tariffs and AI: What to expect from the G7 summit in Évian ADVERTISEMENT Israel Iran warns of 'imminent' response as Israel strikes Beirut Europe News Russian opposition party-congress in Berlin: Fear that Yashin might become a "Mini-Putin" Europe News Romanian president nominates Adrian Vestea as prime minister Sport Australia start World Cup with a bang after Brazil earn draw against Morocco Nature Arctic on foot: Meet the British artist turning a 600km climate journey into theatre Europe News Trump announces Iran peace deal could be signed on Sunday Europe News Thousands gather in London to celebrate Trooping the Colour Europe News Swiss voters set to vote on capping population at 10 million ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT