Historic Kyiv Monastery Catches Fire After Russian Air Attack; Thousands Without Power

Kyiv's centuries-old Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra complex, a symbol of Ukrainian spiritual and cultural heritage, caught fire after a Russian air raid on the capital. Local authorities reported that five people were injured, with one woman in serious condition. The attack also damaged electrical lines, plunging 140,000 residents of Kyiv into darkness, according to city mayor Vitaliy Klichko.

Debris from downed drones also ignited houses and cars. Timur Tkačenko, head of the capital's military administration, stated that the Lavra complex sustained a direct hit, and a multi-story building also caught fire. Ukrainian air force reported that drones continued to attack Kyiv from various directions, while explosions were heard throughout the city.

These latest assaults follow President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's weekend discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding efforts to end the ongoing war. Trump had previously told Russian President Vladimir Putin that ending the conflict in Ukraine is crucial and that he is prepared to assist, the Kremlin reported.