Over the first five months of 2026, communities in the Lviv region allocated more than 1.8 billion hryvnias for needs related to russia’s armed aggression. This accounts for 47.1% of the annual volume of planned expenditure on defence and support for the security forces.
Part of these funds was used, in particular, to strengthen units of the Defence Forces. Eleven Ukrainian ground robotic complexes “Pony” were handed over to the servicemen of the 125th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade. They are designed to deliver ammunition, equipment and other cargo to the most challenging sections of the front line. Alongside the robotic platforms, the brigade received three Volkswagen Multivan 4Motion vehicles. More than UAH 9 million from almost UAH 25 million raised during a charity evening in support of the brigade was allocated for this transfer.
In the Lviv region, military personnel and civilians who make a significant contribution to the defence and development of the state were also recognised. Fifteen defenders from Lviv district and seven soldiers from Drohobych district were posthumously awarded high state honours. In addition, nine residents of the region received state awards for professional achievements in various fields.
A separate distinction – the honorary title “People’s Artist of Ukraine” – was awarded to Lviv region native Ihor Bohdan, who has been working for more than half a century to develop Ukrainian song and culture.
The region has established the Youth Congress of Lviv Region, which includes representatives from all 73 communities. These are active young people who are already implementing initiatives in their towns and villages and will now also contribute to developing decisions at the level of the entire region. The congress is headed by Olesia Sadova. Some of its members will represent the Lviv region in the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities under the President of Ukraine.
The Lviv region hosted a nationwide meeting-dialogue between internally displaced persons and government representatives entitled “Together Towards Solutions”. In an open discussion format, participants considered the current situation regarding support for IDPs in the region. The event was attended by representatives of central executive authorities, Members of Parliament, the Lviv Regional State Administration, local self-government bodies, civil society and international organisations, as well as the displaced persons themselves.
Support for children from frontline regions is also ongoing. The region has completed the second two-week “Carpathian Session” – a recreational project for 200 children from communities in Kharkiv and Sumy regions. These are children of servicemen, law enforcement officers and fallen defenders. To implement this session, UAH 8.9 million was allocated from the regional budget under the Comprehensive Programme for the Development of Physical Culture and Sport.
In Lviv, war veterans and opinion leaders held a demonstration wheelchair rugby training session. The match opened the programme of the “HART” project, which will run until 12 July and is aimed at promoting adaptive sport and supporting veterans through physical activity.
At the economic level, the region continues to cooperate with major investors. During a meeting with the newly appointed General Director of Nestlé in Ukraine and Moldova, Roman Yanovych, they discussed the development of the company’s production in the Lviv region, investment plans and current challenges for business. Nestlé remains one of the region’s largest employers – more than 2,500 residents of the region work at the company’s enterprises.
An exhibition by People’s Artist of Ukraine Liubomyr Medved, entitled “Step, Cross, Ex-claim”, opened at the Lviv Palace of Arts. The exposition marked the beginning of a series of anniversary art events dedicated to the artist’s 85th birthday. Seventy paintings created over almost 60 years were presented to the public. The exhibition will run until 30 July at the Lviv Palace of Arts at 17 Kopernyka Street.
As part of the “ZAG: SENSES” project, another discussion dedicated to the theme of societal resilience took place in Lviv. During the meeting, it was emphasised that people’s willingness to give up part of their own interests for the sake of the common good is an important condition for building societal resilience.