First details about consequences of Russian attack on Lviv: Damaged buildings and casualties reported
Consequences of the shelling of Lviv (photo: t.me/andriysadovyi)
On the morning of September 4, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine. In Lviv, damage to buildings has already been reported, according to Telegram updates from the Governor of Lviv Regional State Administration Maksym Kozytskyi, and the city's mayor, Andriy Sadovyi.
"Due to the enemy shelling, residential buildings in Lviv have been damaged," stated the region Governor's message at 06:16.
He added that all relevant services have been dispatched to the scene.
A few minutes later, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi clarified that fires had broken out in residential buildings near the main train station.
"Two schools will not start classes today: students of Arnica and School 17 will stay at home," Sadovyi reported.
He also noted that there are many broken windows in the areas around Konovaltsia, the Brativ Mikhnovskykh, and Melnyka Streets. Information on casualties is still being confirmed.
"Please take shelter," Sadovyi added at the end of his post.
As a result of the attack on Lviv, six people have been reported injured, including a 10-year-old boy.
"Medical personnel are providing all necessary assistance," reported Mayor Sadovyi.
Updated at 07:08
The Mayor of Lviv has announced that several streets in the city are temporarily closed to traffic. Specifically, there will be restrictions on traffic on the Sknylivskyi Mist and Konovaltsia Street.
Tram No. 2 will continue to operate at the railway station. Buses No. 52, 92, 21, and 84 will follow altered routes via Zbyralna Street.
Updated at 07:10
As of now, 17 people have been reported injured as a result of the Russian shelling. Among the injured are two children, aged 10 and 15, and 15 adults have been hospitalized, with 5 in critical condition.
Updated at 07:23
Governor of Lviv Regional State Administration Maksym Kozytskyi reported that, according to preliminary information, 19 people have been injured in Lviv due to an enemy attack. One person has been killed.
"One person has unfortunately died. My deepest condolences to the family," Kozytskyi wrote on Telegram.
Updated at 07:42
As of now, there are two fatalities in Lviv. Specifically, medical personnel have reported the deaths of a woman and a man.
"The deceased woman, aged 50, was a nurse-midwife at the 5th polyclinic in Lviv. We are gathering information about the deceased man. My condolences to the family," Mayor Andriy Sadovyi wrote on his Telegram channel.
Consequences of the shelling of Lviv (photo: t.me/andriysadovyi)
Consequences of the shelling of Lviv (photo: t.me/andriysadovyi)
Massive shelling of Ukraine
On the night of September 3-4, Russia launched and continues to carry out a large-scale attack on Ukraine.
Starting from the evening of September 3, Russian forces deployed drones, which were detected in Ukrainian airspace. By around 2 AM, Russia launched five Tu-95MS strategic bombers into the sky. It appears that these aircraft fired cruise missiles at Ukraine, which were detected around 5 AM.
Additionally, between 5 and 6 AM, Tu-22M3 bombers and MiG-31K fighters took to the skies. Simultaneously, Ukrainian forces intercepted enemy UAVs and missiles.
