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# Orthodox Church Damaged in Russian Strike in Ukraine
- URL: https://uoj.news/news/87137-orthodox-church-damaged-in-russian-strike-in-vilniansk/
- Published: 2026-05-14T19:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T16:10:01.000Z
- Description: A Russian strike in Vilniansk damaged an Orthodox church and caused civilian casualties and destruction across the city.
- Author: Tobias Straney
- Tags: #Category: News, Russia, War in Ukraine, Ukraine Schism, Church destruction

**VILNIANSK, UKRAINE —** An Orthodox church [was damaged](https://news.church.ua/2026/05/14/an-orthodox-church-was-damaged-as-a-result-of-a-russian-attack-in-vilniansk/?lang=en#14-05-2026) on May 4, 2026, following a Russian attack on the city of Vilniansk, according to Ivan Fedorov, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church's (UOC) Information and Education Department reported.

A photograph published online shows significant damage to the St. Volodymyr Church, including a damaged roof and façade, with fire breaking out in nearby areas.

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In addition to the church, a trade pavilion and a private house were destroyed in the city. One person was killed and another was wounded.

Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/86858-strikes-damage-st-nicholas-orthodox-church-in-tehran/) that strikes damaged St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Tehran.