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Thirteen injured, Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery on fire as Ukraine repels major Russian air attacks
- A major Russian air attack set Kyiv landmarks ablaze — notably the historic Pechersk Lavra monastery — caused fires and injuries and left about 140,000 residents without power.
- Drones and missiles struck multiple Ukrainian cities (Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro), prompting Poland to scramble jets and put air defenses on readiness.
- The strikes come as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russian infrastructure and diplomatic talks continue, including Zelenskiy’s recent call with U.S. President Trump ahead of a G7 meeting.
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