Maksym Ostapenko

Maksym Ostapenko is the General Director of the National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Reserve, known for his stewardship of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. He has been vocal about the impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly regarding the damage to historic sites such as the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, which recently suffered significant harm during a Russian missile and drone attack. Ostapenko's remarks highlight the historical significance of the Lavra and the ongoing threats it faces, drawing parallels to past attacks on the site during World War II.