At Least 9 Dead in Russian Air Strikes on Ukraine, Including Historic Cathedral Damage

Kyiv. At least 9 people have died in Russia's latest air strike on Ukraine. It is reported that many others were injured in the attack. Ukrainian officials said that a historic religious heritage site in Kyiv was also set on fire and damaged during the attack.

According to officials, 4 people died in the attacks in the capital Kyiv. In the northeastern city of Kharkiv, 5 rescuers lost their lives while extinguishing a fire that broke out after the attack. This attack occurred a few hours after US President Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The 11th-century historic Dormition Cathedral has been severely damaged by the attack. Ukraine's Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko called it a brutal attack on her people and heritage.

Meanwhile, Russian officials said that 3 people were killed and 3 others, including a 1-year-old child, were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack in Tula city, located south of Russia's capital Moscow.

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, buildings and vehicles caught fire due to drone and missile attacks. It is reported that more than 140,000 citizens in the capital are without electricity.

An air strike warning was issued in most parts of Ukraine on Monday. It is reported that the attacks in Kyiv targeted many residential buildings. At least 23 people were injured in this incident. 5 more people were injured in Kharkiv.

Andriy Sibyha, Ukraine's Foreign Minister, said in a statement issued via social media platform X that immediate action would be taken through international mechanisms including UNESCO regarding the damage to the cathedral.

Neighboring Poland has also stated that it has deployed its fighter jets as a precaution after Russia's attack on Kyiv and has kept its ground-based air defense system on high alert.