On the morning of January 15, 2026, Lviv came under another attack by a Russian combat drone. According to official reports, around 06:54, the drone struck a children’s playground on Stepan Bandera Street — near the symbolic monument to Bandera.
🕕 Timeline of events:
- 06:46 — aerial threat reconnaissance announced in the Lviv region; residents advised to seek shelter;
- 06:51 — air raid alert lifted;
- 06:54 — first reports of a drone strike in the city center;
- 07:10 — confirmation: the drone hit a children’s playground on Bandera Street.
Fortunately, there are no casualties. However, the explosion caused notable damage:
- Windows were shattered in nearby residential buildings, as well as in Lviv Polytechnic, a school, and a college;
- The Church of Saints Olga and Elizabeth, a historical landmark, suffered damaged stained glass;
- A snow removal tractor operator was slightly injured by the blast wave, but is reported to be fine.
🛠️ Municipal workers praised
One municipal worker continued clearing snow right after the explosion — an act of resilience captured on city surveillance video. Officials promised to highlight these brave workers in the coming days.
🚦 City status update:
- Temporary changes in public transportation routes;
- Electricity is supplied according to scheduled outage plans;
- Vital infrastructure systems remain operational;
- Roads are open and passable despite snow-covered surfaces.