Budanov Condemns Strike on Monastery as Crime Against Ukraine and Orthodox Faith.

Kyrylo Budanov's Statement on Russia's Attack on Kyiv

According to Novyny.live: Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Presidential Office, has spoken out against the Russian strike on Kyiv that damaged the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. He called the assault a crime against the Ukrainian people and global Orthodoxy. Budanov stressed that the attack on the historic monastery reveals the deepening helplessness and degradation within the Kremlin's corridors of power.

Reaction to the Attack and Calls for Action

The strike caused damage to the monastery grounds, sparking public outrage. Budanov urged stronger international pressure on Russia, stating that for all the terror Moscow has committed, global pressure against it must intensify.

This attack on the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra—one of Ukraine's most important Orthodox sites—highlights the escalating conflict between Ukraine and Russia. It also aims to draw the international community's attention to acts of aggression by Moscow. The response from Ukrainian authorities and the public reflects deep concern over further strikes on cultural and religious landmarks, which could have serious consequences for Ukraine's national identity and spiritual heritage.