St. Anthony of Caves Church destroyed by shelling in Antonivka

Photos of the destroyed UOC church in the Antonivka settlement of Kherson have been published online.

The Church of St. Anthony of the Caves in the Antonivka settlement of the city of Kherson has suffered significant destruction. Information about the damage appeared online on October 28, 2026: the photos of the church were published by Archpriest Heorhiy Hulyaev, a cleric of the diocese..

The published footage shows that the holy site has sustained extensive damage from heavy shelling. The roof has been severely damaged, with part of it having collapsed and the metal structures deformed. Numerous impact marks and charred areas are visible on the façade. The windows, exterior finish, canopy above the lower entrance, and staircase with its railing have also been damaged.

The interior of the church was also affected. Traces of destruction and burnt areas are visible on the ceiling, and the interior finishing and wall paintings are partially damaged.

As the UOJ reported, the UOC's Church of the Sign was damaged by an airstrike in Kherson.