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Russia claims it struck the “Radar” plant in Kyiv.
The irony is that part of the former plant’s territory has long since been turned into a luxury apartment complex.
Their target lists increasingly read like Soviet maps from 1985. Reality on the ground looks very different.
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In 1941, the Assumption Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra was destroyed in an explosion. For decades, Soviet authorities blamed the Germans. However, many modern studies suggest that the cathedral had been mined by Soviet security services during their retreat from Kyiv and
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was blown up after the city had already been occupied by German forces.
More than 80 years later, the Assumption Cathedral has once again been damaged by a Russian attack.
The names, flags, and slogans may change, but the results often look disturbingly similar. Both the Soviet
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communist regime and today’s Russian state have left behind destroyed cities, damaged cultural landmarks, and countless human tragedies.
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The Dovzhenko Film Studio is on fire.
Founded in Kyiv in 1928, it is one of the oldest and most important film studios in Eastern Europe and a cornerstone of Ukrainian cinema.
Some of the most influential films in the history of world cinema were created here. Among them is
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Oleksandr Dovzhenko’s Earth (1930), a silent masterpiece that regularly appears on international lists of the greatest films ever made.
The studio also produced Sergei Parajanov’s legendary Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors (1965), widely regarded as one of the greatest films of
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the 20th century. The film is studied in film schools and universities around the world and has been included in Harvard University’s film studies curriculum.
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🔴 Reports indicate that around 30 missiles have been launched at Kyiv within the past hour.
❗️More than 10 Kh-101 cruise missiles are reportedly heading toward the capital.
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They are striking different parts of the city.
Residential neighborhoods across Kyiv are being hit, with reports of damage to apartment buildings in many districts.
Another night of attacks on civilians.
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According to preliminary reports, the damage on the grounds of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra is significant, and a major fire is ongoing.
If confirmed, this would mean that one of the most important Christian shrines in Ukraine — a UNESCO World Heritage
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site whose history dates back to the 11th century — has come under attack.
Іnformation is still being updated.
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Another round of explosions.
We heard at least five blasts, quite close to where we are. And 1 more again.
It’s really scary.
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Reports indicate a fire on the grounds of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.
According to preliminary information from Mayor's channel the roof of the Dormition (Assumption) Cathedral is on fire.
The Dormition Cathedral was originally built between 1073 and 1078 during
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reign of Prince Sviatoslav II of Kyiv. It became one of the most important churches of Kyivan Rus.
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Reports are coming in of Zircon missile launches from Crimea.
Kyiv is currently under a ballistic missile threat.
More than 40 Shahed drones are currently reported to be over Kyiv. 🤯
Another explosion has just been heard right now.
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Українська: We heard what sounded like five missile explosions in the distance.
The explosions appeared to come from the left bank of Kyiv.
Air defense activity remains audible across the city as the attack continues.
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There is now confirmed information that around 30 Shahed drones are heading toward Kyiv. In addition, there is an ongoing ballistic missile threat, and all districts of the city are considered at risk.
We can hear both the air defense systems operating and the distinctive
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sound of the incoming drones. The air raid alert remains in effect.
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Right now, Kyiv is once again under an air raid alert, & there are once again reports of a possible ballistic missile threat. I just heard one explosion in the distance, probably on the left bank of the city. The mayor’s Telegram channel reports that
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air defense forces are operating in response to the threat.
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