In Dobropillia, Holy Trinity Church of UOC damaged by shelling

Damage to the Holy Trinity Church of the UOC in the town of Dobropillia, Donetsk region. Photo: Telegram channel of the Pokrovsky Vicariate

On November 5, 2025, the Telegram channel of the Pokrovsky Vicariate reported damage to the Holy Trinity Church of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in the city of Dobropillia, Donetsk region, as a result of shelling.

The report published photographs showing that the wooden building of the church suffered significant damage. The walls and roof were damaged, windows were shattered, and the bell tower was destroyed.

The images also captured the aftermath of the shelling in the surrounding area: debris scattered, doors and window frames shattered, and the building's facade damaged.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that the Dormition Convent Church of the UOC in Prymorske was destroyed by shelling.

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