Only father survived: Russians kill entire family during attack on Lviv
Russians hit the heart of Lviv on the night of September 4 (photo: Getty Images)
A Russian attack on Lviv carried out last night claimed the lives of seven people. In one family, only the father survived, while his wife and three daughters were killed.
RBC-Ukraine provides details about those who were killed and injured in Lviv.
Details about Russians killing entire family
Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi shared a photo of the family on social media, emphasizing that "as a result of today's attack, the only survivor from this family in the photo is the husband."
"His wife Yevheniia and their three daughters—Yaryna, Daryna, and Emiliia—died in their own home," he clarified.
Sadovyi said that "standing in the back is Yaryna Bazylevych," who was 21 years old.
"She worked in our office for 'Lviv - European Youth Capital 2025.' In the heart of Europe, Russia is exterminating Ukrainians. Entire families. Russians are killing our children, our future. I do not know what words can comfort Yaroslav, the father. Today, we are all with you. Sincere condolences and eternal memory," the city leader concluded.
Screenshot from Sadovyi's Facebook post (facebook.com/andriy.sadovyi)
Journalist Andrii Tsapliienko posted footage showing the moment when the man was receiving medical assistance and the body of his daughter was being carried out from the ruins.
"It is impossible to find words that can describe the unspeakable, terrible pain of this man, and this pain will last forever. Those who launched missiles from airplanes must answer for this," the post reads.
Key information about those affected by Russian attack
According to official information from the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, as of 11:25 AM on September 4, the number of people injured as a result of the morning strike on Lviv stood at 47.
"So far, emergency workers have rescued 12 people. Unfortunately, 7 have died, including children," the agency's press service wrote on Facebook.
It was clarified that psychologists from the Lviv region’s State Emergency Service were assisting 82 affected individuals (among them 11 children) on-site.
Over 140 rescuers and 33 units of special equipment from the State Emergency Service were involved in addressing the aftermath of the attack. The work is ongoing.
Lviv Regional Military Administration Head Maksym Kozytskyi confirmed that the search for victims continues, explaining that the biggest challenge is that one of the locations has a deep rubble pile in a very limited area.
"There may still be people under it. Fire and rescue teams are doing everything to clear the debris as quickly and carefully as possible," the official emphasized.
Kozytskyi also reported that as of 10:55 AM, 47 people affected by the night attack were in three medical institutions in Lviv.
"Among the patients are seven children. All of them have moderate injuries. Among the adults, at least seven are in serious condition. Doctors are fighting for their lives," the head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration clarified, adding that patient data is being updated constantly.
Additionally, the official thanked the doctors and junior medical staff who "are performing miracles at this very moment."
