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UNESCO puts Kyiv and Lviv historical sites on ‘in danger’ list

A file photo of Saint Sophia Cathedral in central Kyiv taken on February 24, 2022. The cathedral has been placed on UNESCO's list of historical sites in danger due to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. © Daniel Leal, AFP

The UN's World Heritage Committee on Friday placed two major historical sites in the Ukrainian cities of Kyiv and Lviv on its ‘in danger’ list. Earlier, Ukraine's armed forces said they had retaken the village of Andriivka near the key frontline city of Bakhmut, a day after claims it had been "liberated" were dubbed premature. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

This live page is no longer being updated. For more of our coverage of the war in Ukraine, click here.

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