(Adnkronos) – The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Ukraine, founded in 1050 and a Unesco heritage site, has suffered severe damage following a Russian attack. 20 people were also injured in the attack. Local authorities reported this. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko added that the attack damaged power lines and left 140,000 residents of the capital without electricity.
Ukraine, Unesco heritage site severely damaged by Russian attack
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