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Kyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine

A historic monastery in Kyiv is ablaze following a series of ballistic missile strikes across the Ukrainian capital.

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This story first appeared in 🇮🇹 Italian coverage — 9.3 hours before PULSE detected it in English news.

🇬🇧 English Jun 15, 03:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Italian Jun 14, 17:49 UTC · la Repubblica

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The brief

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra has been set on fire after Russian forces launched a coordinated missile attack on the city. The incident occurred during a night of broad aerial assaults targeting the region.

Coverage from The Kyiv Independent, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNN, and The Guardian confirms that nearly three dozen people have been injured in the attacks. Updates regarding the extent of the damage to the monastery and the status of the injured remain forthcoming.

Coverage does not yet specify the full scope of the regional damage or any subsequent diplomatic responses.

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Quick answers

What site was damaged in the attack?

The historic Pechersk Lavra monastery in Kyiv is currently on fire.

How many people were reported injured?

According to reports, nearly three dozen people sustained injuries during the attacks.

Did the attack follow any specific political event?

Yes, media coverage notes that the strikes occurred hours after a call between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump.

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Topics

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Ukraine Russia Vladimir Putin Donald Trump

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