In the early hours of October 5, 2025, the Lviv region was subjected to a massive combined attack by Russian forces using drones and cruise missiles. The aftermath includes destroyed residential buildings, casualties among civilians, disrupted infrastructure, and a large fire in an industrial facility.
Key consequences of the attack:
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In Lapayivka, a residential area near Lviv, a missile hit a housing block. As of 10:15 AM, four people are confirmed dead.
🔹 One house was completely destroyed
🔹 Eight more buildings were damaged
🔹 Six people sustained various injuries
Among the injured:
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A 46-year-old man with a severe traumatic brain injury remains in critical condition;
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A 60-year-old woman with a head contusion is in moderate condition.
All injured individuals are receiving medical care in Lviv hospitals. Emergency responders, police, medical teams, and utility workers are actively addressing the aftermath at the site.
In the city of Lviv:
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Power outages affected parts of the city, including Ryasne and Levandivka districts. Local authorities are requesting residents to report additional outages.
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Public transportation has been suspended due to safety concerns related to ongoing missile threats.
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A large-scale fire broke out at the Sparrow industrial park, a non-military facility, with no reported injuries so far.
Safety recommendations for residents:
Due to heavy smoke and ongoing threats, residents are urged to:
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Stay in shelters;
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Avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary;
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Keep windows tightly closed;
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Wear a damp mask or respirator if outdoors;
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Pay special attention to people with chronic respiratory illnesses.
Officials — Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi and Lviv Regional Governor Maksym Kozytskyi — are calling for calm, urging people to stay safe and strictly follow air raid alerts.
The information is being continuously updated.