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Russian strike leaves Lviv monastery building uninhabitable after direct drone hit

A residential building in Lviv’s 17th-century Bernardine Monastery complex has been declared unsafe and unfit for habitation following Russia’s March 24 attack, according to the results of an inspection completed in the city.

26 March, 01:09 PM

Lviv Mayor Sadovyi apologizes for emotional criticism of air defenses

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi’s earlier criticism of Ukraine’s air defense performance following the Russian drone strike on March 24 was “emotional and incorrect,” he said, adding that he holds “great respect” for the air defense forces and all those protecting Ukrainian skies.

25 March, 03:30 PM

UNESCO alarmed after Russian strike damages World Heritage site in Lviv

UNESCO said it was alarmed after a Russian drone strike damaged the Bernardine Monastery in central Lviv, part of a protected World Heritage site, the organization said on March 25.

25 March, 12:21 PM

7 still hospitalized after Russian drone strike on Lviv

Of the 27 people who sought medical help in Lviv hospitals following Russia’s massive drone attack on the city on March 24, seven are still in inpatient care, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported.

25 March, 11:05 AM

Russian drone strike hits central Lviv, damages historic Bernardine Monastery

Russian forces struck central Lviv on March 24, potentially damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site, Lviv Oblast Military Administration head Maksym Kozytskyi reported.

24 March, 04:39 PM

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