The attack on the Lavra turns a centuries-old spiritual landmark into a frontline in the wider battle over who gets to own the very birthplace of shared faith among Russians and Ukrainians.

Russia claims to defend Christianity – then bombs the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra. The war has exposed its sacred values as cover for imperial violence.

Massive attack on Kyiv comes at height of Russian attacks across country; Ukraine strikes Russian explosives and oil sites. What we know on day 1,573