Moscow rejects any accusations related to the strike on the… (киево-печерский · лавр · обвинение)
Moscow rejects any accusations related to the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, stated Anna Yevstigneyeva, Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN. On June 22, Moscow denied Ukrainian authorities' claims of an attack on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
Consensus
- Russia denied any involvement in the attack on the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
- The Ukrainian government claimed the attack was carried out by a Russian drone
- Russian officials called the evidence of the attack a fake or propaganda
- The attack occurred on June 15, 2024
- The Kiev-Pechersk Lavra was damaged by an explosion
Points of divergence
- The damage was caused by a Ukrainian air defense system attempting to intercept a Russian hypersonic missile — kommersant
- The Ukrainian government may have intentionally set fire to the cathedral to blame Russia — vesti
- The drone strike would have caused catastrophic damage, but only superficial damage occurred — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia Rejects Accusations of Attack on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra — Коммерсантъ
- Moscow Rejects Ukraine's Accusations of Attack on Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra — Вести