Russian missiles slammed into Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 11 civilians and setting a historic cathedral ablaze, according to Ukrainian emergency services. The strike, which targeted the city centre, reduced parts of the 11th-century Saint Sophia Cathedral to smouldering rubble. Sources on the ground confirm that rescue operations are ongoing, with at least 20 more wounded pulled from the wreckage.
The UK Foreign Office issued a statement condemning the "barbaric attack on Ukraine's cultural heritage," calling it a violation of international law.
This is not a random act of war. This is deliberate destruction. The Kremlin has not commented, but internal documents reviewed by this reporter show that such heritage sites have been on a target list since March.
The attack comes as Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive, raising questions about Moscow's strategy. The cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, symbolises centuries of Ukrainian identity. Now it is a crime scene.
The world watches. The UK demands accountability. But the bodies are still being counted.
