Strike on History: Dovzhenko Film Studio in Flames
On Monday night, Kyiv became the target of a massive attack, resulting in damage to one of the country's most significant cultural landmarks — the National Film Studio named after Alexander Dovzhenko. Russian missiles struck the studio buildings, causing a large-scale fire that threatens to destroy the unique heritage of Ukrainian cinema.
Ukrainian Minister of Culture Tatyana Berezhna called the incident an "extremely serious crime against Ukrainian culture." According to her, the costume workshop was seriously damaged in the strike, where the largest and oldest collection of theatrical and film costumes in the country was stored.
Irreparable Loss: 100,000 Costumes
The scale of the loss for the state's cultural fund is difficult to overestimate. The workshop contained:
- Approximately 100,000 unique costumes;
- 3 million items of various clothing and accessories.
These items, many of which are historical relics, had been stored at the film studio for decades. The fire that engulfed the building destroyed a significant portion of this collection. In addition, other buildings of the film studio were also damaged.
Consequences of the Night Attack on Kyiv
The attack on the film studio was part of a large-scale shelling of the capital. The enemy struck civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings, shops, warehouses, and even the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. Fires broke out across the city, with cars and buildings burning.
Emergency rescue services are working at 50 locations to eliminate the consequences of the strikes. As of Monday morning, Kyiv has recorded:
- 4 fatalities;
- More than 20 injured, including a child and a pregnant woman;
- 3 people in critical condition.
The Head of the Ministry of Culture emphasized that Russia is deliberately attacking not only civilians but also institutions that preserve Ukrainian identity, memory, and history. Work continues at the scene of the incident to extinguish the fire and ensure safety.