During February 7–8, 2026, the Lviv region experienced multiple air raid alerts caused by missile threats and enemy unmanned aerial vehicles. The danger affected both specific districts of the region and the entire territory of Ukraine.
Key events and timeline
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11:24 a.m., February 7, 2026
A missile threat was announced for the Lviv region and all of Ukraine. The takeoff of a MiG-31K fighter jet, capable of carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, was recorded. Residents were urged not to ignore air raid alerts. -
07:54 a.m., February 8, 2026
An air raid alert was declared in the Sheptytskyi district due to the threat of combat drones. -
08:08 a.m., February 8, 2026
Air raid sirens sounded in the Lviv and Zolochiv districts. -
08:17 a.m., February 8, 2026
An enemy drone was detected moving toward Kamianka-Buzka. -
08:26 a.m., February 8, 2026
An air raid alert was issued in the Stryi district. -
08:32 a.m., February 8, 2026
Residents of Khodoriv were warned about an approaching enemy drone. -
09:10 a.m., February 8, 2026
Lviv Regional Military Administration Head Maksym Kozytskyi reported that the explosions heard in Lviv at 08:48 a.m. and in Khodoriv at 08:40 a.m. were the result of effective air defense operations. Enemy drones were successfully destroyed. -
09:26 a.m., February 8, 2026
Authorities confirmed that during the air raid alert, the enemy attempted to strike critical infrastructure facilities in the Lviv region. Thanks to Ukrainian defenders, the attack failed. Preliminary reports indicate no casualties or injuries. Specialized services are working on site.
The situation remained fully under the control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, and additional details will be released later for security reasons.