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Russian attack hits Sviatohirsk monastery again – damage reported!
Ukrainian monastery in Sviatohirsk damaged again; Russian attacks claim clergy and affect over 4 million refugees.
Russian attack hits Sviatohirsk monastery again – damage reported!
The Russian attack on eastern Ukraine has once again caused significant damage, particularly to the well-known Lavra Monastery in Sviatohirsk. This reports domradio.de. The Ukrainian Orthodox Church reported that the monastery's window panes and foil were destroyed. This is not the first time the monastery has been the target of attacks; As early as May 2022, two monks and a nun died in Russian shelling. In addition, several people were injured in an air strike two months earlier.
The Lavra Monastery, which has been mentioned since 1526, is picturesquely located on a wooded hill on the outskirts of Svyatohirsk and bears the venerable title “Lavra”. In the midst of the ongoing conflict, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has announced alarming figures: a total of 67 clergy have died and more than 640 sacred buildings have been damaged or destroyed by Russian forces. The war triggered by Vladimir Putin's order to invade Ukraine in February 2022 is thus having a devastating impact on the country's religious infrastructure.
Refugee situation in Europe
The human cost of the conflict is enormous. Over four million war-displaced people from Ukraine have found temporary protection in the European Union. Almost 30% of these refugees have found shelter in Germany, where over 1.1 million Ukrainians and other third-country nationals have found refuge (as of June 30). These figures highlight the urgent humanitarian situation and the need for international support.
Weather warnings and their influence
Amid ongoing conflict, the region is also facing extreme weather conditions. According to a forecast by wpc.ncep.noaa.gov Excessive rainfall is expected until August 17, 2025. For the period from 12Z on August 16 to 12Z on August 17, around 12.96 million people are mildly affected, while a total of up to 89.12 million people could be marginally affected.
These weather forecasts could pose additional challenges for already-stressed populations in Ukraine and surrounding countries as they grapple with the consequences of war and the challenges of emergency accommodation for refugees.