Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, the nearly 1000-year-old monastery complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of Kyiv, was damaged and engulfed in flames following a massive Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital. According to Ukrainian authorities, Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones overnight, making it one of the largest barrages in recent months. Images from the scene showed firefighters battling flames around the historic Dormition Cathedral as explosions rocked the city. The monastery, famous for its underground caves, ancient churches and centuries-old religious relics, was placed on UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger list in 2023 due to threats posed by the ongoing war.

A massive fire has ravaged St. Petersburg’s iconic Soviet-era market, leaving charred ruins and a city in shock. The Nevsky District landmark, once a bustling hub of trade and cultural heritage, was consumed overnight in a blaze fueled by strong winds, resulting in one confirmed death and at least two injuries, including carbon monoxide poisoning and a man who leapt to escape. Firefighters deployed 96 personnel and 26 units, battling multiple explosions and intense flames that tore through the two-storey market complex. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as the inferno spread, while emergency crews worked through the night to contain the fire and prevent further devastation. WATCH