Russia burned 80% of this cathedral’s roof at UNESCO site with 975 years of history. Switzerland is giving $730,000 to rebuild it
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra's Dormition Cathedral was damaged by a Russian drone strike two months before the Lavra's 975th anniversary.
Russia's attack on Ukraine's Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site and 975-year-old spiritual landmark, has left the Dormition Cathedral with 80% of its roof burned. This follows the unprovoked Russian drone strike on the altar section of the cathedral on June 15, igniting a devastating fire.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed outrage at the deliberate attack, stating that Russia sought to destroy Ukraine's cultural heritage and erase its identity. He emphasized that the Lavra's destruction was part of a broader campaign against Ukraine's cultural legacy, weeks before the shrine's 975th anniversary.
In a show of solidarity, Switzerland has pledged to contribute $730,000 towards the restoration and preservation of the Lavra, through UNESCO. This gift is part of an international effort to safeguard Ukraine's heritage amidst the wave of attacks. The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a spiritual and cultural treasure, stands as a testament to Europe and the world's shared cultural legacy, according to Sybiha.
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