According to EU Helpers, the decision to list these two significant historical monuments in Ukraine as UNESCO World Heritage monuments deemed in danger lacks an enforcement mechanism but could act as a deterrent to Russian attacks.

Despite the fact that these locations have not been specifically targeted since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, on February 24, 2022, Russia launched waves of drone strikes against Kyiv and other cities, damaging both residential areas and crucial infrastructure.

The World Heritage in Danger List includes historical monuments that are thought to be in danger from various factors, including pollution, armed conflict, and natural disasters.

During the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, which was held in Saudi Arabia, the decision was made to add these two locations to the list of historic sites in danger. The group is in charge of keeping World Heritage sites on the list and ensuring their preservation.

A representative of the Ukrainian administration has praised the new reforms.

The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, also known as the Monastery of the Caves, was built from the 11th to the 19th century and is a complex of monasteries and churches, among the most well-known ones. The Saint Sophia Cathedral, situated in the capital of Ukraine, was built in the 11th century and is renowned for housing one of the largest collections of mosaics and frescoes from that era.

According to UNESCO, the two locations are masterpieces of human creative brilliance.

The second location is Lviv's historic center, which was constructed between the 13th and 17th centuries.

The agency added that a huge number of ethnic groups with diverse cultural and religious traditions were drawn to Lviv because of its political and commercial importance.

The agency has already introduced similar measures before. Odesa, a port city on the Black Sea, was included on UNESCO's list of endangered heritage monuments earlier this year.

The List of global Heritage in Danger was created by UNESCO and currently includes 55 global sites, including 21 in Africa, 21 in Asia, 4 in Europe, 7 in North and South America, and 2 in Oceania.

With a total of 171 locations, Europe is the second-largest continent in terms of the number of locations recognized as World Heritage Sites. The following ones are thought to be at risk: Historic Centers of Vienna, Austria; Odesa, Ukraine; Lviv; the Ensemble of the Historic Center, Ukraine; Kosovo; and the Rosia Montana Mining Landscape, Romania. Saint-Sophia Cathedral and Related Monastic Buildings.