Russian drone damages Cosmogony, Ukraine's largest painting
A Russian drone has damaged Cosmogony, described as Ukraine's largest painting. The museum is weighing whether to restore the burned section or keep the fire's traces as a reminder of the war.
A Russian drone has damaged Cosmogony, described as the largest painting in Ukraine, Euromaidan Press reported on 15 October 2026. The strike hit the part of the work that depicts the future. It comes amid Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, in which the country's cultural heritage has suffered attacks.
The artist spent nearly two years creating the painting. According to the report, the section that burned is the one devoted to the future.
What happens next
The museum that holds the painting is considering two options: restoring the burned section, or leaving the traces of the fire visible as a reminder of the war. No final decision has been reported.
The publication gives no further details, such as the extent of the damage or a timeline for any restoration.
