Russian strike in Lviv region kills entire family
Illustrative photo: A family died in the Lviv region during a Russian attack (GettyImages)
On the night of October 5, Russia carried out the most massive combined strike on Lviv region since the start of the full-scale war. A family was killed, according to the Lviv regional prosecutor's office.
As a result of the enemy strike in the village of Lapaivka, a residential building was destroyed. A family of four, including a 15-year-old girl, died under the rubble. Another family member and two women from neighboring houses were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, while three victims received medical assistance on site.
Strikes were also recorded on industrial and energy facilities in Lviv and the surrounding region. Prosecutors, investigators, explosives experts, and specialists are working at the sites to document the consequences of the attacks.
Under the procedural supervision of the Lviv regional prosecutor’s office, a pre-trial investigation has been launched under Part 2 of Article 438 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — violation of the laws and customs of war, resulting in the death of people.
Massive attack on Ukraine
On the night of October 5, Russia carried out a large-scale combined attack on Ukraine, using drones, cruise missiles, and Kinzhal missiles. Lviv and its region were hit hardest — around 04:30, drones struck the city, followed by missiles launched from the Black Sea.
In the morning, Lviv was attacked with aeroballistic missiles, and strikes in other regions caused widespread power outages.
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the occupiers launched over 50 missiles and about 500 strike drones, including cruise missiles, Shaheds, and Kinzhal missiles.
For detailed coverage of all the consequences of the combined Russian attack on Ukraine, see the RBC-Ukraine report.
