Lviv terrorist attack

Russia uses al-Qaeda-style tactics for terrorist attacks in Ukraine, ex-SBU chief says

Former Security Service of Ukraine chief Valentyn Nalyvaichenko said Russia is behind a series of terrorist attacks in Ukraine, describing them as part of a coordinated campaign to intimidate civilians and destabilize the country, in an interview with Radio NV on Feb. 27.

27 February, 11:36 AM

Lviv mourns 23-year-old officer killed in Russian-linked blast

Residents of Lviv are mourning 23-year-old police officer Viktoriia Shpylka, who was killed in a terrorist attack in the city center on the night of Feb. 22, Suspilne reported.

23 February, 03:07 PM

Lviv terror attack kills officer, wounds 25; suspect tied to Russia

Fourteen people injured in a terror attack in Lviv early on Feb. 22 are receiving treatment in hospitals, with three in critical condition in the intensive care unit at St. Panteleimon Hospital, RFE/RL reported on Feb. 23, citing medical officials.

23 February, 11:50 AM

33-year-old woman faces life sentence over Lviv terror attack

Ukrainian law enforcement authorities have formally charged a 33-year-old woman from Kostopil, Rivne Oblast, with carrying out a terrorist attack in Lviv, the Office of the Prosecutor General reported on Feb. 22.

23 February, 10:50 AM

President calls deadly Lviv blast a cynical terrorist attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had been briefed throughout the day on the investigation into the deadly explosion in Lviv, describing the attack as a “cynical and cruel” act of terrorism.

22 February, 08:35 PM

Terrorist attack in Lviv leaves one officer dead, at least 24 wounded

An explosion rocked central Lviv near the Magnus shopping center, killing a 23-year-old police officer and injuring at least 24 people, city officials said. Authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.

22 February, 09:30 AM

Lviv terrorist attack