Russian drone strike destroys entire property of Kharkiv's Arabesky Theater
Costumes of the Arabesky Theater burned down in Kharkiv following a Russian attack (Illustrative photo: facebook.com/arabesky)
Russian forces used Shahed kamikaze drones to destroy the property of Arabesky Theater in Kharkiv, a city in northeastern Ukraine, the theater reports. The losses include unique stage decorations.
According to the theater, they had planned to create an exhibition and donate the costumes to a museum, but those plans were disrupted by the Russian attack.
"Yesterday, as a result of multiple Shahed drones hitting the building, all of Arabesky Theater's property was destroyed: stage sets, props, costumes, equipment, backstage clothing — everything," representatives of the theater stated.
They added that the theater's property, accumulated over 30 years, has now "become history and memories."
Arabesky Theater
Arabesky Theater in Kharkiv has existed since the early 1990s and is known as an independent creative platform. The theater's team works with various forms of contemporary art, including dramaturgy, performance, and documentary theater. Its repertoire includes both classic works and productions based on current social issues.
Arabesky has participated in numerous theater festivals in Ukraine and abroad.
Incidentally, on the night of July 16, Russian forces also struck the factory of the Polish company Barlinek, located in the city of Vinnytsia.
