In Pokrovsk, St. Michael's Church of UOC again damaged by shelling

The UOC Church of the Archangel Michael in Pokrovsk. Photo: the Pokrovsk Vicariate

As a result of the Russian attack, the Church of the UOC of the Archangel Michael in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, was once again damaged. This was reported on April 21, 2025, on the Telegram channel of the Pokrovsk Eparchy.

The published photos show that the windows and doors of the church were shattered by the blast wave.

As reported by the UOJ, the Church of the Archangel Michael in Pokrovsk was also damaged by shelling on December 21, 2024.

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