Kyiv Hurries to Protect Statues From Russian Attack
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, which has moved into its second month, has forced millions to flee their homes. The attacks have been targeting Ukraine’s civilian sites and pose a great threat to the country’s historical and cultural heritage. As Ukrainians show stiff military resistance, Kyiv’s residents do all they can to save their cultural legacy.
Monument to Volodymyr the Great in a special protective structure on Volodymyrsky Hill in Kyiv.
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Monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky on the square in front of St. Sophia of Kiev in a special protective structure.
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Monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky.
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Monument to Bohdan Khmelnytsky in a special protective structure.
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Sandbags near the Samson Fountain on Kontraktova Square.
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A monument to Princess Olga, St. Andrew the First-Called and the educators Cyril and Methodius lined with sandbags.
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A monument to Princess Olga, St. Andrew the First-Called and the educators Cyril and Methodius lined with sandbags.
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A monument to Hetman Petro Sagaidachny.
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A monument to Hetman Petro Sagaidachny.
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Monument to Mykhailo Hrushevsky.
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A monument to Dante Alighieri in Kyiv covered by sandbags.
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