On the night of June 15, the city of Dnipro became the target of another massive attack by Russian forces. Among the damaged sites was one of the region's most significant cultural centers — the Organ and Chamber Music House. The building, which is a monument of national architectural significance, suffered serious damage as a result of a rocket strike.
Destruction of a unique instrument
Particular concern is raised by the fate of the concert hall's main instrument — the organ. As stated by the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council, Mykola Lukashuk, this unique mechanism was installed in the hall back in 1985. The organ was custom-made for this venue by the German company Sauer, making it one of the establishment's calling cards.
The director and artistic head of the House, Anton Cherneta, confirmed that the instrument was critically damaged. According to him, it is currently impossible to play the organ. In footage published on social media, destroyed fragments of the mechanism, broken glass, and doors are visible.
Destruction of infrastructure
The damage affected not only the interior but also the exterior condition of the building. Anton Cherneta described the situation as catastrophic: the territory around the house is "completely destroyed," and debris from the rockets has damaged all accessible structures.
"As a result of the rocket strike on the city of Dnipro at around 2:00 AM, the Organ and Chamber Music House sustained significant damage," the institution's director stated.
Consequences for cultural life
Due to the extensive destruction, the activities of the concert hall have been temporarily suspended. Mykola Lukashuk called the incident "Russian terrorism in real life," noting that the city has lost yet another important cultural landmark.
The attack on Dnipro was part of a large-scale strike that also hit Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine that night. Hits on residential buildings and infrastructure facilities were recorded in Sumy and Kharkiv, and railway transport was disrupted.