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Russian strike damages OCU cathedral in Bila Tserkva

23.06.2025, 15:58

In the Kyiv region, the Transfiguration Cathedral in Bila Tserkva was damaged as a result of a Russian attack.

This was announced by Archbishop Yevstratiy Zoria, deputy head of the Department for External Church Relations of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, according to LB.ua.

"Last night, Bila Tserkva was attacked by Russia, resulting in damage to several civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. Unfortunately, there are casualties. The Cathedral of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ also sustained damage from the shock waves of the attack." This was shared on Facebook, along with a post by priest Mykola Hopainych, which included photos of the damage.

 

As a result of Russia's nighttime attack, a hospital in the city was damaged. One person was killed and eight others were injured, including two rescuers.

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