Sts. Peter and Paul Church of UOC damaged by shelling in Snovsk
A cemetery church dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul was damaged by drone attacks in the Chernihiv region.
On May 26, 2026, a Russian drone strike on the city of Snovsk in the Chernihiv region severely damaged the church dedicated to the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, as well as the grounds of the local cemetery where the church is located, the press service of the Chernihiv Eparchy reports.
As a result of the shelling, the building’s roof, basement entrance, entrance doors, windows, interior plasterboard lining, and domes were damaged. The candle stand and electrical wiring were also affected, and extensive exterior and interior plastering work is needed.
The eparchy is calling for help in restoring the damaged shrine. Bank details for the church rector, Archpriest Pavlo Fazan, have been published for those wishing to provide assistance.
As the UOJ reported, a UOC church complex in Chernihiv was previously damaged by shelling.
