Feb 23 β€’ 07:42 UTC 🌍 Africa Africanews

Ukraine probes deadly Lviv blasts that killed police officer

Ukraine is investigating a terrorist attack in Lviv that resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to approximately 25 others.

In Lviv, Ukraine, investigations are underway following two explosions that tragically killed a police officer and left around 25 others injured. The attacks occurred when law enforcement responded to a reported break-in near a shopping center. The first explosion took place as officers arrived at the scene, and a second device detonated shortly after, claiming the life of a 23-year-old policewoman.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that several suspects have been apprehended, including a 33-year-old woman alleged to have planted the bombs following instructions from a Russian contact. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko indicated that the suspected motivation for the attack may be part of a broader strategy by Russia to destabilize Ukraine by targeting law enforcement and undermining the country's resilience amidst ongoing conflict.

Officials have clarified that this incident is separate from missile and drone attacks that occurred near Kyiv on the same night, highlighting the complex security challenges Ukraine faces from multiple fronts. The government is determined to continue its investigation to uncover further details surrounding the perpetrators and the motives behind this deadly incident.

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