Lviv targeted by Shahed drones, air defenses activated
Air defense systems active in the city (Photo: Getty Images)
In the early hours of October 5, loud explosions were heard in Lviv. The enemy is reportedly attempting to attack the city with drones, and air defense systems are active, according to Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi’s Telegram channel:
“Air defenses are active in the city! Do not film or share footage of our defenders at work,” the message read at 04:26 Kyiv time.
The day before, Sadovyi had warned that an enemy Shahed drone was heading toward the city. Additionally, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that hostile drones were flying toward Lviv, Zhytomyr, Ternopil, Uman, Cherkasy, and Vinnytsia.
The military noted that most of the enemy drones are targeting western Ukraine.
Updated at 05:09
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported another series of explosions in the city.
“Another round of explosions can be heard in Lviv. Air defenses are active. Stay in a safe place!” he wrote.
“Lviv. Stay away from windows,” added Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration.
According to monitoring channels, 12 Shahed drones are heading toward Lviv, encircling the city.
Updated at 05:22
A group of Kalibr missiles is now approaching Lviv.
Updated 05:35
Sadovyi reported a missile approaching the city.
“Maintain information silence! Do not post any photos or videos. Stay in shelters,” wrote Kozytskyi.
Massive attack on Ukraine
Russia has once again launched a large-scale combined strike against Ukraine overnight.
Starting in the evening of October 4, the enemy began sending waves of attack drones that were still in the air. At least four major cities - Lviv, Kyiv, Odesa, and Zaporizhzhia - came under attack.
During the night, Russian forces also deployed Kalibr cruise missile carriers into the Black Sea. These hostile targets are now within Ukrainian airspace.
In addition, Tu-95MS strategic bombers were launched overnight. Preliminary reports indicate that the enemy carried out launch maneuvers, meaning missiles from these aircraft could reach Ukrainian territory within a very short time.
