As part of its full-scale war, Russia systematically commits crimes against cultural heritage in Ukraine, attempting to destroy everything that the Ukrainian nation has given birth to through centuries of its rich history.
The aggressor follows in the footsteps of both the Russian empire and the Soviet Union by continuing their colonial practices. For instance, like communists in the Soviet Union, the Russian troops have used Ukrainian churches as ammunition depots, among other crimes.
Watch our video to learn about the key sites already destroyed or damaged by Russia and other ways the occupiers are depriving Ukraine of its cultural heritage.
