In Myrnohrad, UOC temple once again shelled
The Church of St Dimitri of Rostov in Myrnohrad. Photo: Pokrovsk Vicariate
In Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, the Church of Saint Dimitri of Rostov (UOC) has once again been damaged by shelling, as reported by the Telegram channel of the Pokrovsk Vicariate on April 25, 2025.
The published photos show that the interior decoration of the church, including the Royal Doors, has been damaged by the blast wave. There are also destructions in the church grounds.
As reported by the UOJ, the Church of Saint Dimitri of Rostov came under fire on March 15, 2024. In February 2025, the church was robbed by looters.
Additionally, the Church of the Great Martyr Artemius in the village of Dovha Balka, Donetsk region, has also been affected by shelling.
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