UOC church damaged in shelling in Trostianets
The Annunciation Church of the UOC in Trostianets. Photo: Sumy Eparchy
On the night of June 16–17, 2026, the Annunciation Church of the Sumy Eparchy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church was damaged as a result of another air attack on the city of Trostianets. The diocesan press service published photos showing the aftermath of the shelling, with significant damage visible to the exterior and interior decoration of the shrine.
The church rector, Archpriest Mykola Oliinyk, said that a powerful blast wave shattered the windows of the cathedral. The layer of plaster around the window openings and on the walls of the historic building was also partially destroyed. Despite the severe trials of wartime, the parish community continues to care for the church and keep it in proper condition.
The Annunciation Cathedral, known among believers as the “White Church,” has the status of an architectural monument of national significance. It was built in the mid-18th century, in 1744–1749, at the expense of Trostianets owner Osyp Nadarzhynskyi. The shrine was consecrated in 1750 and became the city’s first stone church, remaining its oldest architectural structure to this day.
As the UOJ reported, St. Nicholas Church in Dnipro was damaged as a result of a nighttime Russian shelling attack.
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