Ukraine's National Commission for UNESCO has called on the organization's director-general, relevant bodies, and member states to urgently employ all available international mechanisms to force Russia to stop its terror campaign following Russian strikes on Ukraine's historical and cultural heritage sites.
According to Ukrinform, the statement was published on the Facebook page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.
"The National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO expresses its strong protest and categorically condemns yet another massive missile and drone attack carried out by the Russian Federation against Kyiv on the night of May 24, 2026. This deliberate act of terror targeted the historical and cultural heart of the Ukrainian capital," the ministry said.
It added that the Russian Federation is systematically waging war not only against the Ukrainian people, but also against Ukrainian culture, historical memory, and global cultural heritage.
According to the statement, Russia is deliberately attempting to erase Ukrainian identity, as evidenced by the severe destruction and damage inflicted on leading cultural, scientific, and educational institutions, including:
