Since the beginning of russia's large-scale aggression, approximately 640 objects of religious infrastructure have been destroyed or seriously damaged - these are temples, houses of prayer and other shrines.
This was announced by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Also, as a result of the actions of the russian occupation forces, 67 Ukrainian clergymen - priests, pastors and monks - were killed or tortured.
These crimes, Zelenskyy stressed, are yet another evidence that russia is purposefully attacking not only the state, but also the spiritual foundations of the Ukrainian people.
"The russian army is one of the greatest threats to Christian churches and believers. Just as we are freeing priests and pastors from russian captivity, just as we are doing everything to protect Ukrainian cities and villages and the lives of people in them," Zelenskyy said.
As a reminder, Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on gross violations of the so-called "Easter truce" declared by russia. According to the head of state, from 6:00 pm to midnight, that is, during the first six hours of the ceasefire, russian troops carried out 387 shelling and 19 assault attacks. In addition, 290 cases of the use of drones were recorded.
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