Lviv Oblast attacked by Russian drones this morning
Lviv Oblast in Ukraine experienced a Russian drone attack this morning, but all drones were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defenses.
This morning, Lviv Oblast in western Ukraine fell under attack from Russian drones, prompting local authorities to issue an air-raid warning. The attack occurred around 08:45 AM, with explosions reported in the city of Lviv and the town of Khodoriv. Fortunately, Ukrainian air defenses were effective, managing to shoot down all incoming drones, according to reports from the Lviv Oblast Military Administration. No casualties have been reported following the incident.
The Lviv Oblast Military Administration indicated that the primary targets of the Russian drones were critical infrastructure facilities within the region. In light of the ongoing conflict, the swift response from Ukrainian air defenses demonstrates their readiness and capability to protect vital areas from aerial threats. The air-raid warning was issued for approximately an hour, highlighting the seriousness of the threat posed by ongoing drone attacks in the region.
This incident is part of a broader trend where Russian forces have been increasingly utilizing drone strikes against Ukraine, with a reported 101 drones fired during the night of 7-8 February, of which Ukraine's Air Force successfully downed or jammed 69. The effectiveness of Ukraine's air defense in repelling these drones underscores the resilience and preparedness of the military in a time of heightened hostilities.