100%. Attacking the Lavra is the orcs revenge for Ukrainians not agreeing to be orcs.

🇺🇦 Imagine: the former mayor of a Ukrainian city participates in the assaults on the front, saves his brothers under fire, and personally takes prisoners from the Russian occupiers. This isn't the plot of a movie. This is the story of the hero of Ukraine, Alexander Tsebriya, with the positive spin on "The Mayor." Before the full-scale war, he was known as the mayor of Umani. A principled man, responsible and unwavering toward his community. He worked for the people and took responsibility for difficult decisions. And when Russia launched a major invasion, Alexander made a choice that speaks volumes. He didn't hide behind former positions and titles. He didn't make excuses and didn't stay away. At the age of 50, he voluntarily joined the Defenders of Ukraine. He first served in the hottest areas of the Donetsk region, commanding a machine gun platoon, and then leading the assault group of the 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade named after Hetman Ivan Vyhovsky. His brothers remember him as a man of exceptional courage. He dug trenches under shelling, carried the wounded off the battlefield, and was always where the danger was most present. Even when he fell asleep in a trench after an enemy attack, he managed to get out and continue his combat mission. For him, serving Ukraine was not a lip service, but a matter of life. He supported the unit at his own expense, bought supplies for fortifications, helped provide reconnaissance drones, and cared for his soldiers as he once cared for his hometown. In 2024, Alexander Tsebrii personally captured the Russian assault rifleman. For his courage, he was awarded the Order of Courage, Third Degree. But his greatest goal was victory. He dreamed not only of defending Ukraine, but of liberating his homeland. That's why he formed an assault group from his platoon and always marched ahead of his fighters. Before one of the battles, Alexander said that after the war, he wanted to create a museum at the site of heavy fighting—in memory of all the brothers who gave their lives for Ukraine. On July 24, 2024, during an assault on enemy positions near Novodonetsk in the Donetsk region, his group successfully completed the task and regained control of part of the Ukrainian land. The "Mayor" himself suffered a fatal wound. In December 2024, Alexander Tsebriya was posthumously awarded the highest state rank—Hero of Ukraine—with the Gold Star Award. Today, his name lives on not only in the memory of Ukrainians. In the French city of Romie-sur-Sainte-Catherine, Umani's sister city, a stadium was named in his honor. He was the mayor. Then I became a warrior. And he remained a hero forever. Eternal memory of Alexander Tsebriya. Honor and glory to all Ukrainian defenders fighting for Ukraine's freedom. 🇺🇦 🕯️

I cannot believe what I’m witnessing in Kyiv tonight. Priests at the Kyiv Lavra one of the holiest Christian sites in Europe are rushing to save crucifixes, icons and sacred artefacts while Russia attacks the city. This is what Moscow’s “Christian values” look like.

Exactly--cowardice and moral depravity.

Total defeat is the ONLY permanent solution to ruzzia's global evil. #ArmUkraineNow And it is way past time for Ukraine's allies to finally #CloseTheSkies

Today a special Live from Lviv on @Volya4UA . Alan and Robin speak with Andreas Muenchow, professor of Marine Science and Policy at U. of Delaware, who is teaching in a 2 week German language intensive at Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. 12:00 EST 17:00 Kyiv.

When the Kyiv Lavra was built, Moscow was just a meadow in the forest.

Jestem z Polski. Jestem za Ukrainą. Я з Польщі. Я за Україну. I'm from Poland. I stand with Ukraine.

I just watched priests trying to save crucifixes from a burning monastery. This is what russia is destroying. The Kyiv Lavra is one of the holiest Orthodox sites on earth. A UNESCO World Heritage site. Moscow calls itself “Christian civilisation.” It’s literally barbarism.

By striking the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of the greatest holy sites of Christianity, Putin has forever put his name on the list of history’s worst barbarians. He should be damned for centuries. And he will lose this war. From the Horde in the 13th century to the Nazis and Bolsheviks in the 20th century, Kyiv’s sacred monasteries have suffered numerous barbarically attacks. Now we are dealing with Russian terrorists who have already outmatched ISIS in their crimes against cultural heritage. Only Russian scum who have nothing sacred can deliberately damage the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, a unique UNESCO heritage site under special protection. We will be urgently initiating all relevant procedures within UNESCO and all other international mechanisms, demanding immediate and adequate responses to this state barbarism. We expect strong reactions by international institutions and capitals. No vague words, silence, or weak steps. We need action now to stop Russian barbarism.

BREAKING: Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra is burning during Russia’s ongoing ballistic missile attack on Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reports a fire on the grounds of the monastery, including the roof of the Dormition Cathedral.

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Nothing new under the sun when it comes to orcs.

OTD in 1940 USSR issued ultimatum to Lithuania to let us occupy & form pro-USSR government or we would invade them & install pro-USSR government. It totally had nothing to do with a secret clause in a treaty with the nazis. We became world's largest country by peaceful means.

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Well said. 💙💛

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