On the evening of March 24, Russia launched one of its largest attacks, launching hundreds of drones across the western regions of Ukraine – Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, and Vinnytsia.
In the Lviv region, at least 19 people were injured as a result of the attack. I mentioned Head of the Regional Military Administration Maxim Kozitsky. by Data Mayor of Lvov Andrei Sadovoy, the number of victims was even higher – 22. As a result of one of the strikes, a residential building in the Sikhov residential area was damaged.
In addition, an architectural monument of national importance, the Bernardine Abbey Ensemble, was damaged. It belongs to the group of the historical center of Lviv, foot On the UNESCO World Heritage List. Head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Andriy Sepiga Named UNESCO Director-General Khaled Al-Anani called for “an immediate response in the strongest possible way to this crime.”
The Ivano-Frankivsk region was also attacked. In the center of the city of Ivano-Frankivsk, two people died. I mentioned Head of the Regional Military Administration Svetlana Onychuk. Mayor Ruslan Martsinkiv He explainedThe victims of the attack were a member of the National Guard and his newborn daughter. Four other people were injured, including a six-year-old girl. About 10 residential buildings were damaged.
In addition, the Vinnytsia region was attacked, with one dead and 13 wounded. I mentioned In regional administration.
The attack was one of the largest ever – 556 drones were launched during it, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported. 15 casualties were recorded and 541 drones were destroyed.