Destruction of cultural sites in Ukraine puts country’s identity in peril

Politico·May 3

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Cultural sites in Ukraine are being damaged or destroyed, potentially threatening the country's identity. The extent of the damage is reported to be significant, with some sources indicating that nearly 2,000 cultural heritage sites have been affected. UNESCO-protected sites, including a monastery in Lviv and the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, are among those that have been damaged in strikes.

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