UOC church damaged by shelling in Horlivka

Hit in the Horlivka cathedral. Photo: novosti-donbassa.ru

On 13 May 2023, the Theophany Cathedral in Horlivka was hit due to shelling, reports the mayor of Horlivka, Ivan Prikhodko, on his Telegram channel.

As a result of the shelling, the dome of the cathedral and structures on the territory of the church were damaged.

According to preliminary reports, there were no casualties.

As earlier reported, a priest and his wife were wounded because of the shelling in the Horlivka Eparchy.

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