Mutilated Church in Bohorodychne
- Description:
- The description on the image reads, "Russian troops are devastating everything in their path, including sacred buildings. Almost 500 churches have been damaged or completely destroyed by the Russians in Ukraine. A soldier who liberated Bohorodychne in the Donetsk region recalled the destruction of the Church of the Holy Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" by Russian shelling: "There is a pile of spent RPG tubes and broken bricks nearby. Not far away, the dome of the bell tower lies fallen after a Russian airstrike hit the monastery. A Ukrainian flag is already hanging over the church. Initially, the soldiers wanted to hang it over the dome but couldn't reach it. Inside the church, the Russians were living and storing ammunition. When they fled, they set fire to the ammunition, apparently hoping for a massive explosion. However, that did not occur, and the paratroopers obtained a significant arsenal. Additionally, the Russians stole icons from the church itself." More Description: On May 19, 2022, the Church of the Holy Mother of God ‘Joy of All Who Sorrow’ in the village of Bohorodychne, in the Donetsk region, was destroyed by Russian shelling. (Source: https://war.ukraine.ua/crimes/russian-troops-destroyed-the-church-of-the-holy-mother-of-god-joy-of-all-who-sorrow/)
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk (UC Berkeley)
- Date:
- 02-17-2024