Ukraine: Ukraine on Monday requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council following what it described as heavy Russian attacks that caused extensive damage across the country, including a strike on a historic monastery complex.

According to Anadolu Agency, Kyiv said the strikes badly damaged the Dormition Cathedral in the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Ukraine's most significant religious and cultural landmarks. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also initiated responses through the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), the Council of Europe, and UNESCO.

Sybiha reported that the attacks targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and other cities, resulting in civilian and emergency responder casualties and injuries to children. 'By attacking our people, our cities, and our cultural and religious heritage, Russia demonstrates utter contempt for international law and the principles the United Nations was created to defend,' he said on US social media platform X.

Ukraine urged a strong international response, arguing for increased pressure on Moscow as Russia continues its attacks and rejects peace efforts. Earlier, Moscow and Kyiv exchanged accusations of large-scale overnight missile and drone attacks, with both sides reporting damage to infrastructure and civilian areas. Ukrainian authorities reported at least five fatalities and 25 injuries.

In response to Ukraine's accusations, the Russian Defense Ministry published a list of targets it struck on Sunday night. The ministry claimed the damage to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was caused by a Patriot missile launched from Ukraine's air defense systems.