Three Ukrainian World Heritage sites remain at risk due to Russian aggression – UNESCO

Debris from the Dormition Cathedral damaged by the blast. Photo: Liza Korniichuk

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has decided to keep three Ukrainian World Heritage sites on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to Russian attacks.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

Details: The sites concerned are the Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings, Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv; the Ensemble of the Historic Centre in Lviv; and the Historic Centre of Odesa. The committee recognised that Russia's armed aggression continues to threaten their outstanding universal value, authenticity and integrity.

Three Ukrainian World Heritage sites remain at risk due to Russian aggression – UNESCO

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