Russian forces damage 2,161 cultural heritage sites in Ukraine

As of the end of September 2026, a total of 2,161 cultural heritage sites and 2,665 cultural institutions in Ukraine had been damaged due to Russian aggression. In September alone, the number of affected cultural heritage sites increased by 26, while the number of damaged cultural institutions rose by 25.

“Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction…”