Two UOC churches damaged in Russian shelling of Kramatorsk
Aftermath of the hit on the UOC's Intercession church in Kramatorsk. Photo: UOC
Two Ukrainian Orthodox Church parishes in Kramatorsk, Donetsk region, sustained damage during Russian shelling on October 25, 2026, according to the UOC's Information and Education Department.
Local parishioners said the Church of the Intercession was struck at around 3:00 p.m., causing extensive damage. The building was littered with debris, some of which smashed through the Royal Doors in the right side chapel. The central dome and roof were also damaged, doors and windows were blown out, and the grounds surrounding the church were left in ruins.
A drone also struck the roof of St. Nicholas Church in the village of Shabelkivka, leaving a hole approximately one meter in diameter.
As previously reported by the UOJ, another UOC church in Kramatorsk was damaged in a Russian attack. Kramatorsk is located in the Donetsk region and remains a frontline city.
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