Monday, June 15. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine

BusinessMonday, June 15. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From UkraineByKatya Soldak,Forbes StaffandForbes Ukraine,Contributor.Follow AuthorsJun 15, 2026, 08:40am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryRussia launched a massive attack with 70 missiles and 611 drones on Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro, causing widespread damage and civilian casualties. In Kyiv, the UNESCO-listed Pechersk Lavra was set ablaze, and Dovzhenko Film Studios lost its vast costume collection. Kharkiv's Fine Art Museum was hit, injuring several, and five first responders died in a double-tap strike. Dnipro's House of Organ and Chamber Music was also struck. The attacks killed multiple civilians, including five in residential buildings, and injured many, including children. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted hundreds of targets. Despite these assaults, Ukrainian artists like soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska and conductor Oksana Lyniv performed globally, and exhibitions like "Through Her Eyes" showcased Ukrainian resilience, highlighting a vibrant cultural front amidst ongoing aggression.Show More KYIV, UKRAINE - JUNE 15: A view of damage at the historic Kyiv Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Andriy Dubchak/Frontliner/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,572.Russia launched a massive attack using 70 missiles and 611 long-range attack drones, targeting Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, alongside strikes on Kharkiv and Dnipro. The attack damaged historic and cultural sites, as well as key civilian infrastructure, killing multiple civilians.Kyiv. A UNESCO World Heritage Site-listed Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra — the heart of Kyiv and Eastern Christianity, founded in the 11th century — was set ablaze by the Russian strike overnight on Monday, June 15. The domes of its Dormition Cathedral were on fire. Amid the attack, efforts were made for the "emergency evacuation"...