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On March 24, Russian forces struck the center of Lviv with a drone, damaging historic areas that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage, according to local authorities.
Lviv regional governor Maksym Kozytskyi reported a direct hit in the city center, noting that UNESCO-listed heritage sites were affected. Mayor Andrii Sadovyi confirmed damage to a residential building and said emergency services were deployed immediately.
Casualties and damage
At least two people were seriously injured, with medical teams providing urgent care.
Additional impacts were reported:
- another drone hit a residential building in the Sykhiv district (Chervonoi Kalyny Avenue)
- debris fell near Bandera Street
Authorities warned that the threat remains high, with additional drones detected heading toward the city at the time.
Wider context
The strike on Lviv occurred amid a massive nationwide attack overnight, during which Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine.
Other последствия reported:
- in Dnipro, a high-rise building was hit, causing fires and multiple injuries, including a child
- in Poltava, strikes killed two people and injured at least 11
- a commuter train near Kharkiv was hit, resulting in casualties
Emergency services continue working across affected regions as Ukraine deals with the aftermath of one of the largest recent aerial attacks.
