Russian forces conducted strikes using ballistic missiles and Shahed drones on June 15, 2026, striking multiple civilian sites in Kyiv and Kharkiv. The Dormition Cathedral at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1051, caught fire during the attack. At least 20 people were wounded in Kyiv, with additional reports of damage to residential buildings, a market, and power infrastructure.