Strike on Lviv: three dead, 25 injured, residential buildings ablaze

As a result of the Russian attack on Lviv, at least two people were killed and 23 - injured, while residential buildings caught fire and two schools sustained damage.

That’s according to Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi and Regional Administration chief Maksym Kozytskyi, Ukrinform reports.

"There is a fire in residential buildings in the area of ​​the main rail station. Two schools will not start classes today: students of Arnika and School 17 remain at home," the post says.

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Many windows have been shattered in the area of ​​Konovaltsia, Brativ Mikhnovskykh, and Melnyka streets, adds Sadovyi.

Regional administration chief Maksym Kozytskyi says three people were confirmed as killed and 25 - as injured. One of those killed is a 14-year-old girl. Initial reports said five children were among those injured.

As Ukrinform reported earlier, Lviv was subjected to a Russian missile strike overnight Wednesday.

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