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A warehouse on fire after a Russian drone attack, Lviv, Ukraine, Nov.19, 2025

Video. Lviv and Kharkiv hit by Russian drones and missiles

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Lviv was struck by missiles and drones on 19 November, damaging key sites but with no casualties. In Kharkiv, 40 were injured by explosive drones.

Explosions hit the Lviv region in the early hours of 19 November as Russian forces fired missiles and drones.

Regional officials said an energy site, a wood plant and a warehouse were damaged, with a fire breaking out at one of the locations. No casualties were reported and key services continue to operate.Lviv's mayor said tyre warehouses caught fire in the city and crews moved in quickly.

Roads and public transport were briefly rerouted during the alert as drones and missiles approached from several directions.

In Kharkiv, explosive drones ignited fires and injured at least 40 people, including two children. Crews rescued dozens from a high-rise and worked through the night to contain the damage.

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