Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, has urged UNESCO to respond decisively to a recent Russian missile strike that damaged a site of cultural significance in Lviv, a city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In a statement, Sybiha described the attack as a severe violation against a city of exceptional cultural value. He called on the Director-General of UNESCO to take immediate action against this act, which he characterized as a crime.
Sybiha emphasized that Ukraine will employ all available mechanisms to protect its cultural heritage and hold Russia accountable for breaches of international law. He noted that the strike impacted not only the historic center of Lviv but also residential areas within the city.
According to reports, Russian forces have conducted drone attacks across multiple Ukrainian cities, including Lviv, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipro, resulting in civilian casualties and destruction.
On March 24, Russian drones targeted Lviv, igniting a fire in a UNESCO heritage building and damaging another private residence in the nearby village of Sernyky, injuring 13 individuals.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister has called for UNESCO's intervention following a Russian attack that damaged a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lviv. The incident highlights ongoing threats to cultural heritage amid the conflict.