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Lviv missile strike a "direct hit" on residential building, Ukrainian official says

06 July 2023 09:27 (UTC +04:00)

Rescue efforts are ongoing following a deadly Russian missile attack on a residential building in the western city of Lviv on Thursday, Ukrainian officials said, APA reports citing CNN.

At least three people were killed and eight others wounded, Lviv officials said.

Maksym Kozytskyi, head of the Lviv regional military administration, said rescue teams are working to save lives.

"We are currently working through the rubble. Of course, there are wounded and dead. This is how the Russian world came to Lviv," Kozytskyi said. "Look at the result of the Russian world. It was a direct hit on a residential building."
In a video posted to Telegram, Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said more people could be under the rubble.

"Many rooms, apartments have been damaged, windows in many buildings have been blown out, and many cars have been damaged," he said, standing at the scene of the attack.

"Currently, public utilities and the Ministry of Emergency Situations are working at the site. There may be more people under the rubble. As you can see, the situation is extremely difficult. There is serious damage to the buildings."