https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-historic-kyiv-monastery-damaged-in-russian-strikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-historic-kyiv-monastery-damaged-in-russian-strikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-historic-kyiv-monastery-damaged-in-russian-strike#u1992Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:22:40 +0000Russia’s overnight barrage on Kyiv set fire to the UNESCO-listed Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a key religious and cultural landmark, while strikes across Ukraine killed at least 11 people. The monastery’s main cathedral suffered extensive damage. Moscow denies responsibility, pointing to a claimed US Patriot missile malfunction. Sources conflict on casualty numbers and exact damage scope.What's confirmed:Russia launched overnight missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, including a direct hit on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery’s main cathedral, setting it ablaze.At least 11 people were killed ac