Russia attacked Lviv with cruise missiles: high-rise buildings were damaged, and there are casualties
30 July 05:55
On the night of July 30, Russian troops launched a massive missile strike on Ukrainian territory. Cruise missiles reached the western regions, and in Lviv, air defense forces repelled the attack.
As a result of the shelling, residential buildings in the city were damaged, and there are casualties. Rescue workers and emergency services are on the scene at the sites of the strikes.
This was reported by Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, and Andriy Sadovyi, mayor of Lviv, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
What is known about the attack on Lviv
Explosions were heard in Lviv during the air raid alert.
Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, reported that air defense forces were targeting Russian targets.
“Lviv! Air defense is in action!” he wrote on his Telegram channel.
It later became known that the attack resulted in hits on and damage to civilian infrastructure.
Two high-rise buildings were damaged
According to preliminary reports, the Russian attack damaged two high-rise residential buildings.
The following are on the scene:
- rescue workers;
- law enforcement officers;
- medical personnel;
- utility services.
Inspections of buildings are ongoing, so information regarding the extent of the damage may be updated.
How many people were affected
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported that, as of this morning, there are preliminary reports of 5 people injured.
All of them received medical assistance following the attack.
Information regarding their condition and a possible increase in the number of casualties is being clarified.
The consequences are still being assessed
Emergency services continue to work at the sites of the strikes.
Experts are:
- are assessing the extent of the damage;
- inspecting damaged buildings;
- are assisting residents;
- documenting the consequences of the Russian attack.
Final figures on damaged structures and casualties may change once emergency rescue operations are complete.
The massive attack that Zelenskyy had warned about
On the evening of July 29, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a high probability of a massive Russian strike following a briefing by the Air Force commander.
The head of state urged Ukrainians not to ignore air raid sirens and to quickly take shelter.
