Russia launches massive drone attack across Ukraine, damaging 17th-century church

Russia conducted a large-scale drone attack across multiple Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, striking a 17th-century church in Lviv that is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and causing a fire at the structure. The attack damaged infrastructure across the country, underscoring the ongoing campaign of aerial bombardment that Russia has maintained throughout the war. Strikes on cultural landmarks are particularly significant because they represent damage to Ukraine's irreplaceable historical heritage, which has become an increasingly documented aspect of the conflict. UNESCO World Heritage sites carry international protection status, making attacks on them violations of cultural preservation norms recognized by the global community. The incident reflects the broader pattern of Russian targeting that extends beyond military infrastructure to civilian areas and cultural institutions.