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Russian Missile Strike on Lviv Kills 7, Including Three Children, Injures 38

Sep 4, 2024, 06:02 AM

A Russian missile strike on the center of Lviv has resulted in significant casualties and damage. The attack, which occurred on the night of September 4, killed seven people, including three children, one of whom was a 14-year-old girl, and injured at least 38 others. Among the injured are two children, aged 10 and 15, with five patients in critical condition. The missiles, identified as hypersonic, struck residential areas, causing several buildings to catch fire. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to pull people from the burning structures. The city's mayor and Governor Maksym Kozytskyi have confirmed the casualties and the extent of the damage. Over 50 buildings in the center of Lviv were damaged in the attack.