Russian attack sets fire to centuries-old religious site in Kyiv and kills rescuers in Kharkiv

A large-scale Russian attack across Ukraine caused multiple fatalities, including rescue personnel in Kharkiv and four individuals in Kyiv. The strikes ignited an intense blaze at a 1,000-year-old monastery in Kyiv, which is recognized as one of the most significant religious and cultural landmarks in the country. These overnight strikes targeted various locations, resulting in casualties and the destruction of centuries-old heritage sites as the conflict continues to impact critical infrastructure and civilian populations.