Russian Strikes Ignite Historic Kyiv Cathedral Amid Ongoing Conflict

On June 15, 2026, Russian forces launched a large missile and drone attack on Ukraine that struck Kyiv (including the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra/Dormition Cathedral) and other locations, causing a major fire, at least nine deaths (including five rescue workers), widespread infrastructure and power outages affecting roughly 140,000 residents, and extensive damage; the strikes reportedly used 70 missiles and 611 drones and have drawn international condemnation.