On the night of June 15, Kyiv was subjected to a massive combined strike by Russian forces. The capital of Ukraine and surrounding regions became targets for missiles and drones, causing extensive destruction and casualties. The focus was not only on the course of hostilities but also on the personal stories of residents who found themselves in the impact zone. One such story was shared by the famous Ukrainian singer Natalia Mogilevskaya.
The Artist's Personal Experience: A Sleepless Night
During the shelling, Natalia Mogilevskaya published a video in her blog, filmed right inside her home. Loud explosions shaking the walls are clearly audible in the footage, while her youngest daughter was sleeping nearby at that moment. The artist appeared before her followers without her usual makeup and filters, which only intensified the drama of the situation.
Accompanying the video, the singer wrote heavy words: "Unfortunately, today is only the beginning... There are no words or tears left... We are holding on." At the end of the post, she added an urgent warning for residents: "P.S. Everyone to the shelter, if you have one".
Why is the singer not in a bomb shelter?
The publication caused a storm of reaction on social media. Many followers asked the artist in the comments why she was in a residential building instead of in a shelter with her children. Natalia Mogilevskaya gave a direct and sobering answer: there is no shelter nearby. She emphasized that this problem is relevant not only for her but for many other Ukrainians forced to wait out attacks in their apartments.
Scale of Destruction: From the Lavra to the Film Studio
The night attack caused serious damage to cultural and historical sites. In particular, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra was hit. Fires were recorded on the territory of the shrine, including on the roof of the Dormition Cathedral.
Particular concern is caused by the fate of the National Film Studio named after Alexander Dovzhenko, which also became a target of the attack. As a result of the fire, Ukraine's largest costume collection was destroyed. About 100,000 costumes and almost three million clothing items were lost — an irreparable loss for domestic cinema and history.
The Kyiv region was also affected. Damage to residential buildings was recorded in five districts of the region. Among the victims is a child, which once again reminds us of the price of war for the civilian population.