Overview

• The blast wave from the June 10 air raid destroyed the cornice on the main apse of St. Sophia Cathedral.
• Vadym Kyrylenko said this was the first damage to the 11th-century cathedral since the February 2022 invasion and noted the site’s listing as a UNESCO World Heritage in Danger.
• The same raid inflicted heavy damage on Odesa Film Studio, including the loss of sets for a national Dovzhenko movie project.
• Kyiv authorities reported two civilians were hospitalized and four received outpatient treatment following the morning strike.
• Heritage experts will conduct a detailed assessment and begin repairs to stabilize the structure and preserve its ancient mosaics and frescoes.