Among the Victims of Russia’s May 24 Attack: Ukraine’s National Art Museum

During Russia’s massive overnight attack on Kyiv on May 24, the National Art Museum of Ukraine (NAMU) – one of the country’s oldest and most important museums – sustained damage from a powerful blast wave. Other cultural institutions in the capital, including the Chornobyl Museum, also suffered major losses. Cultural figures warn that Russia is increasingly targeting not only Ukrainian cities, but also the country’s memory, identity, and cultural heritage.