Ukraine monastery raid as SBU targets Russian agents

The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra Christian monastery dates back to the 11th Century and is a seat of Ukraine's Orthodox Church (UOC), Qazet.az reports.

The Church split from the Moscow patriarchate after Russia's invasion.

The schism was prompted by Russian Patriarch Kirill's support of the war.

Despite this, some of the UOC's top clergy have been accused of still covertly supporting Moscow, using their position to influence churchgoers.