Ukrainian cultural sites at risk

As Ukrainians face continued attacks from Russian forces, the heritage that forms their national identity is also under siege


KYIV
Saint Sophia Cathedral (below) 
1,000-year-old monument with priceless frescoes and topped by roof of numerous golden domes

Kyiv Pechersk Lavra: Monastic complex famed for its underground caves

Lypky: Central district with baroque presidential palace (inset) and 1930s parliament building

Ivankiv: Local museum destroyed, along with paintings by Maria Prymachenko

Babyn Yar: Damage to memorial site where Nazis carried out massacres of Jews and other enemies during World War II


Lviv
Kyiv
Chernihiv
UKRAINE
Odessa
RUSSIA
Kharkiv


KHARKIV
Dormition Cathedral
Cruise missile shattered glass and damaged artwork in neo- classical church built in 1820s

Slovo Building: Literary landmark damaged by shelling

Derzhprom: Constructivist-style building (below) is most prominent architectural complex of 1920-50


OTHER HISTORIC CITIES

Chernihiv: Possible damage to important ecclesiastical centre

Odessa: Founded by Catherine the Great in 1794, features perfectly preserved 19th century architecture

Lviv: Architectural gem largely untouched by Russian bombs, racing to protect its rich art collection

Fire trucks near Dormition Cathedral after shelling on Mar 2, 2022


Sources: BBC, Bloomberg
Pictures: Getty Images, Wikimedia
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