Clean-up operations following Russian strikes are ongoing on grounds of Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra in Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS

Russian strikes in Kyiv have caused a fire on the roof of the Assumption Cathedral and a blaze in the Mystetskyi Arsenal building. Clean-up operations are underway, with State Emergency Service rescue workers on the scene.

This was reported by Censor.NET, citing the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

The Russian attack caused a fire on the roof of the Assumption Cathedral, covering an area of around 800 square metres.

In addition, a fire broke out in the building of the National Cultural, Art and Museum Complex "Mystetskyi Arsenal", covering an area of 1,000 square metres.