On January 27, 2026, multiple districts in the Lviv region experienced air raid alerts due to the detection of an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). A total of seven districts, including the city of Lviv, were affected.
Timeline of Events:
- 13:00 — Air alarm declared in Zolochiv District due to potential drone strike.
- 13:08 — Enemy UAV spotted approaching Brody. Authorities urged residents not to ignore the threat.
- 13:13 — Alarm extended to Sheptytskyi District.
- 13:17 — Sirens activated in Lviv District.
- 13:19 — Alert issued for Novyi Yarychiv.
- 13:21 — Warning sounded in Busk.
- 13:45 — Air raid alert declared in Yavoriv District.
- 14:16 — Reports of a low-flying enemy drone over Lviv. Residents were advised to take shelter.
- 14:37 — The air alarm was lifted.
- 15:09 — Head of the Lviv Regional Administration Maksym Kozytskyi confirmed the air raid was due to a hostile drone. The drone’s location was lost, and there were no casualties or damage.
This incident underscores the importance of quick response and compliance with safety protocols during air threats.