Russia’s Jan 2 attack damages 17 cultural heritage sites in Kharkiv

As a result of a Russian attack on January 2, 17 cultural heritage sites in Kharkiv, including architectural landmarks, were damaged.

Architect-restorer Viktor Dvornikov, co-founder of the NGO Urban Development Platform, reported this on Facebook, Ukrinform says.

“In addition to the civilians killed and injured, as always, the city’s history is suffering. An entire wing of an architectural landmark was destroyed; it contained three apartments. This is the same building that was struck from the other side by an enemy S-300 missile in 2023. In addition to this landmark, 16 more cultural heritage sites were damaged, including architectural monuments and valuable historic buildings,” he said.

According to the architect, the buildings sustained significant damage.

“These are not minor scratches – these are serious injuries that require structural restoration work. Strikes on the historic areas of historic cities cannot be justified by any objectives. This is a separate front on which the enemy is fighting,” Dvornikov stressed.

As reported, at around 14:30 on January 2, Russian forces struck a residential building in Kharkiv with two Iskander missiles.

At least 32 buildings were damaged in the attack, more than 1,000 windows were shattered, and 14 roofs were damaged.