In Severodonetsk, Christmas Cathedral hit in Russian shelling, again

In Severodonetsk, Christmas Cathedral hit in Russian shelling, again

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In Severodonetsk, Luhansk region, Russian invaders once again shelled a local Christmas Cathedral. The church now serves as a bomb shelter for the locals.

This is not the first time the place of worship is being shelled, as reported on Facebook by the head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration, Serhiy Haidai.

"The occupiers are poised to finish the Severodonetsk Christmas Cathedral. Another shell hit it today. The church now serves as a bomb shelter for many locals. The Russians are going against God!” the head of the Regional Military Administration wrote.

Read also: Russian invaders kill Ukrainian military chaplain in Volnovakha

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a massive invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops have been shelling and destroying key infrastructure and residential areas of Ukrainian cities and towns, using artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and ballistic missiles.

Martial law was imposed and general mobilization was announced in Ukraine.

Photo: Facebook, Serhiy Haidai

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