Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Convent During Sunday Service.

Attack on the Annunciation Convent in Kherson Region

According to Novyny.live: On March 29, 2023, Russian military forces shelled the Annunciation Convent for women in the village of Pryozerne, part of the Bilozerka territorial community in the Kherson region. The assault occurred during the Sunday Divine Liturgy while worshippers were inside the church. The convent’s residential quarters and utility buildings sustained damage, and windows in the church were blown out. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Nationwide Air Alert in Ukraine

The following day, March 30, 2023, a large-scale air alert was declared across Ukraine. Russian forces deployed a MiG-31K fighter jet, raising the threat of a missile strike for all regions of the country. This development came after explosions were heard in the Khmelnytskyi region on March 28, 2023, caused by an attack involving aeroballistic missiles.

These events highlight the growing tensions in the region and the danger faced by civilians in Ukraine. The shelling of religious institutions, even during worship services, underscores the escalation of the conflict and its impact on everyday life. The declaration of an air alert and the deployment of military aviation raise concerns about potential further attacks and the safety of the population across the country.