The monument of Jewish architecture of the 19th century “Liberman’s Mansion” in Kyiv and other buildings were damaged as a result of the Russian terrorist attack by “Shaheeds”, there were casualties

On January 1, 2024, Kyiv again became the victim of a terrorist attack by Russian Shahed drones. As a result, administrative buildings of the Verkhovna Rada, residential buildings and two cultural heritage sites were damaged.

The greatest resonance was caused by the destruction inflicted on the famous Simcha Lieberman's mansiona monument of Jewish architecture and history of the 19th century, better known today as House of Writers of Ukraine.

Symbolically, next to the Lieberman House, a residential building was damaged, on the facade of which there is a mural dedicated to the Hero of Ukraine Alexander Matsievsky – a symbol of the tenacity of the Ukrainian resistance. These are the “liberators” who are trying to destroy both the cultural heritage of peoples and the memory of modern defense heroes of Ukraine.

According to legend, the “Lieberman Mansion” had a unique roof design that was retractable to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

It is symbolic that Putin’s stupid aggression is aimed not only at the heritage and history of Ukraine, but also at

For the last 50 years the building housed National Union of Writers of Ukraineand in 1989 the People's Movement of Ukraine was founded here.

The mansion of Simkha Liberman is a monument of architecture and history of the 19th century, located on Bankovaya Street, 2.

• Year of construction: 1879.
• Architect: Vladimir Nikolaev.
• Reconstruction: 1896, made in the neo-Renaissance style, commissioned by Simkha Liberman, a Kyiv merchant and sugar factory.

Consequences of the attack: what was destroyed?

On the morning of January 1, Russian drones caused colossal damage to the building. As representatives of the Writers' Union of Ukraine reported, in the mansion:

• Knocked out all 83 windows;
• Doors, walls and ceilings were destroyed;
• The façade of the building was seriously damaged.

Here's what one of the Union representatives said:

“After the morning attack, the House of Writers of Ukraine was left without a single window. This is not just an architectural loss, it is a tragedy for our entire culture.”

Other affected objects

In addition to Lieberman's mansion, the following were damaged:

1. Building of the Council of People's Commissars of the Ukrainian SSR (at the intersection of Institutskaya and Bankovaya streets);
2. Residential buildings in Pechersky and Svyatoshinsky districts;
3. Building of the National Bank of Ukraine;
4. Educational institutions;
5. More 250 apartments in residential buildings, as well as tram tracks and cars.

Destruction table

Victims of the attack

The Shahedami attack claimed the lives of two people, and several more victims are in the hospital.

Technical details of the attack

The Russian Shahed drones used this time were equipped with new Chinese-made CRPA antennas that help bypass electronic jamming. This makes attacks more targeted and destructive.

The importance of protecting heritage

The destruction of historical monuments such as the Lieberman mansion is not only a cultural tragedy for Ukraine, but also a challenge to the international community. The Jewish community of Israel is especially sensitive to such events, because the Lieberman building is associated with the Jewish history of Kyiv.

Website NAnews – Israel News emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage and strengthening ties between Israel and Ukraine.

Ukrainian-Jewish ties: what is important to remember?

1. Jewish Heritage of Ukraine – an integral part of the country's history.
2. The protection of cultural monuments is a contribution to the preservation of common memory.
3. International cooperation can play a decisive role in restoring destroyed sites.

Conclusion

The destruction of Lieberman's mansion is clear evidence that Russian aggression threatens not only people's lives, but also cultural values. The preservation of Jewish heritage remains an important task for Ukraine and Israel.

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