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

04.09.2024 08:45

Ukrinform

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.

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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