An incident occurred in Lviv on the evening of November 8 aboard tram No. 8 heading to Sykhiv. According to victim Vika Volovenko, a group of teenagers began behaving aggressively — swearing, vaping, and ignoring multiple warnings from passengers.
When a male passenger attempted to de-escalate the situation and began filming the group, four of the five teens turned on him, trying to knock the phone from his hands. Volovenko and her friend intervened in an attempt to protect the man.
As a result, one of the teenagers punched Vika several times in the face, hitting her in the eye. She eventually fell to the ground. The attackers fled the scene as the tram stopped and doors opened.
Vika filed a police report and documented her injuries. She also noted that some girls in the group defended the offenders.
Police Response
The Lviv Regional Police confirmed the incident, stating it occurred around 9:25 PM. Investigators from Police Department No. 2 have launched a criminal case under Part 1 of Article 125 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine — intentional minor bodily injury.
Possible penalties include:
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a fine of up to 50 tax-free minimum incomes,
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up to 200 hours of community service,
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or up to one year of correctional labor.
A pre-trial investigation is underway, and a forensic medical examination has been ordered. Footage of the incident is being used to identify the suspects.
Important:
The victim is calling on the public to share the story widely to help identify the attackers and bring them to justice. She emphasized that violence — especially against women — should never be normalized.