Russian shelling has damaged infrastructure at VDNG exhibition centre in Kyiv: dozens of windows have been shattered. PHOTOS
As a result of Russian shelling on 15 June, the VDNG site in Kyiv sustained damage: windows were shattered in the pavilions and other areas, with the Orangery suffering the most damage. Despite the damage, the site remains open to visitors.
According to Censor.NET, this was reported on the VDNG’s Facebook page.
"The VDNG grounds were damaged as a result of the shelling: windows were smashed in many pavilions and venues, and there is damage to the infrastructure. The Orangery was particularly badly affected — 62 windows were smashed there," the post states.
VDNG is open to visitors
Despite everything, we are recovering. The VDNG team, residents and partners are already working to clear up the damage so that the site can return to its normal rhythm of life as soon as possible.
Today, VDNG is open to visitors.
"Right now, the best way to show your support is to be there. Visit your favourite spots, take a stroll through the Orangery, have a coffee or matcha at DOT, plan events at the Registry Office and Mania event, visit the Guitar Museum at Universum Hall, choose a new book at Book.ua space, and support those who create this space for you every day," urged the VDNG team.
The attack on Kyiv on 15 June
Russian troops launched a massive combined attack on Kyiv. According to the latest figures, five people were killed and more than 30 were injured, including two children.
Damage and fires were reported in almost all districts of the capital. Emergency services were deployed to around 50 locations.
- The Obolon district suffered the most damage – residential buildings and warehouses were on fire there, and dozens of cars were destroyed.
- In the Shevchenkivskyi, Solomianskyi, Pecherskyi and other districts, strikes on residential and non-residential infrastructure, fires and the destruction of buildings were recorded.
- In the Pechersk district
, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra
was damaged. In particular, the Cathedral of the Dormition was damaged.
