In vlg. Dovha Balka, UOC temple damaged by shelling
The Church of St. Artemius the Great Martyr in the village of Dovha Balka. Photo: Pokrovsk Vicariate
The Church of the Great Martyr Artemius (UOC) in the village of Dovha Balka was damaged during shelling, reported the Telegram channel of the Pokrovsk Vicariate on April 25, 2025.
Published photos show that the roof is partially destroyed, and the walls and windows of the church are damaged. A shell crater has formed on the church grounds.
As reported by the UOJ, earlier in Pokrovsk, the St. Michael Church of the UOC was once again damaged by shelling.
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