Sviatohirsk Lavra shows damage from latest shelling

The Sviatohirsk Lavra has released photos showing damage to the monastery grounds caused by shelling on November 10 and 11.

The Holy Dormition Sviatohirsk Lavra has published photos of new destruction to the monastery complex caused by a drone attack and a powerful explosion on November 10 and 11.

On the morning of November 10, during the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral on the feast day of St. Demetrius of Rostov, a Molniya drone hit Building No. 10 and damaged the roof. And on the night of November 11, the blast wave blew out the protective film on the windows of guest Building No. 9, the brotherhood refectory with the Church of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos, the treasurer's building, and the Intercession Church, and also tore off doors. Shrapnel scattered across the entire territory of the monastery, but by the mercy of God, no one was hurt.

Immediately after the morning rule, the monastery's brethren began cleaning up after the shelling: the monks repaired doors, covered window openings with new film, and cleared debris from the grounds.

The Lavra recalled that about 150 refugees are currently living in the monastery, mostly seniors, people with disabilities, and bedridden patients. In addition, the monastery receives and provides first aid to those evacuated from Lyman and neighboring villages.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that a drone hit the roof of a Sviatohirsk Lavra building.