Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Lviv claim seven lives - UPDATED
Seven people, including three children, have been killed in a recent wave of Russian attacks on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, according to the city’s mayor.
The strikes occurred early on Wednesday, with Russia reportedly using drones and hypersonic missiles, News.Az reports citing foreign media.Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy confirmed that among the victims were a baby, two girls aged nine and 14, and a woman who worked as a midwife. This attack follows a devastating incident on Tuesday in Poltava, where at least 50 people died in an assault on a military institute.
Meanwhile, explosions were reported over Kyiv as air defenses engaged Russian missiles targeting the capital.
Meanwhile, five people were wounded when a hotel was hit and nearby blocks of damaged in the city of Kryvyy Rih, according to officials. "Thank God everyone is alive now," said mayor Oleksandr Vilkul.
The Ukrainian military said the whole country has been placed under an air alert.
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Russian troops on Wednesday delivered missile strikes on Ukriane’s Lviv city, killing 5 people and leaving 30 others injured.
The announcement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, News.Az reports.
“Russian missiles against our cities and people. The strike on Lviv killed 5 people, including a 14-year-old girl. My condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. More than 30 people were injured. Ordinary residential buildings, schools, and medical facilities in the city were damaged,” Zelenskyy posted on X.
The Ukrainian president also informed that five people were injured as a result of Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih. “In the Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih, 5 people were injured. Homes and civilian infrastructure were damaged. Our emergency services are on site, doing everything necessary to eliminate the aftermath of the attack. All the injured are receiving the required assistance,” he said.
“Every one of our partners around the world who helps Ukraine with air defense is a true defender of life. Anyone who convinces partners to provide Ukraine with more long-range capabilities, enabling us to respond justly to terror, is working to prevent such Russian terrorist strikes on Ukrainian cities. Terror must be stopped,” Zelenkyy added.
Russian missiles against our cities and people. The strike on Lviv killed 5 people, including a 14-year-old girl. My condolences go out to the families and loved ones of the victims. More than 30 people were injured. Ordinary residential buildings, schools, and medical facilities… pic.twitter.com/RYeA2k1PY8
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 4, 2024
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