On the morning of September 4, Russia launched a combined attack on Lviv using drones and missiles. Seven people were killed in the attack on civilian objects, including children aged 7 and 14.
A total of 64 people injured in the attack received necessary assistance in the city’s hospitals, including eight children. Operating rooms have been set up in three hospitals. The victims have sustained explosive shrapnel wounds to their torso, chest, limbs and face. There are also injuries to internal organs, lung and blood vessels.
As a result of the hostile attack, more than 70 buildings were damaged, including 2 medical facilities, 3 schools, and the church of St. George the Victorious of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Among the damaged buildings are seven architectural monuments of local significance, all located in the historic area and the UNESCO buffer zone. Missile fragments also landed on the airport grounds, but the airport’s infrastructure was not damaged.
Rescue operations have been completed, resulting in twelve people being rescued. Over 150 rescuers and 38 units of emergency equipment were involved in addressing the aftermath.
On September 5, a day of mourning was declared in Lviv.