Lviv shaken by explosions during Shahed strike
Explosions in Lviv (Photo: Getty Images)
Explosions were heard in Lviv as air defense systems operated in the city, according to Lviv Regional Military Administration head Maksym Kozytskyi and Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi.
“There were explosions in the city. Do not post about the consequences of the strikes on social media; report them to the city’s hotline at 1580!” urged Andrii Sadovyi.
Maksym Kozytskyi confirmed that air defense is active in the city and advised residents to stay away from windows and maintain informational silence.
Earlier reports indicated an enemy drone heading toward Lviv, as well as a high drone threat in the Yavoriv district of the Lviv region.
Update at 03:45
Explosions are once again being heard in Lviv, according to local media reports.
Updated at 03:59
The attack on Lviv is ongoing, reports Lviv Regional Military Administration head Maksym Kozytskyi.
"Enemy drones continue to attack Lviv. Do not leave shelters until the all-clear," he wrote on Telegram.
Lviv experienced a major Russian drone attack on the night of September 3, during which explosions were heard and air defense forces were active.
On the same day, Lutsk was also under a massive Shahed drone attack.
Explosions caused by air defense activity were reported in Kyiv as well.
