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Fire and smoke raises above the city center following Russia's drone attack in Lviv, Ukraine, Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Video. Russian drone strike damages historic center of Lviv, Ukraine

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A daytime drone strike hit central Lviv, injuring several people and damaging parts of the historic city center.

A daytime drone strike hit the center of Lviv in western Ukraine, injuring several people and causing damage to historic buildings.

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Emergency services were deployed to the scene, where smoke and fire were seen rising from the affected area.

Authorities said parts of the city’s historic center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, were impacted, including buildings linked to the Bernardine Monastery complex.

Firefighters worked to contain the blaze as residents gathered nearby. Other regions, including Donetsk and Vinnytsia, also reported damage and casualties following strikes.

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