Three dead and dozens injured after Russian drones bombard Lviv

WorldPolitics
25 Mar 2026 • 6:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Russia launched a rare daytime drone attack on Ukraine, killing at least three people, injuring 30, and setting a building in Lviv ablaze.
  • Over 400 drones were used in the daytime assault, a departure from Russia's usual night-time tactics, following an overnight attack that killed five and injured 27.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated the bombardment affected 11 regions and urged allies to urgently supply more air defence munitions, citing a geopolitical shift due to the war in Iran.
  • Moscow has intensified ground assaults along the 750-mile front line, with Ukraine bracing for further attacks as weather conditions improve.
  • Military intelligence suggests Russia is preparing for a spring-summer offensive, moving heavy equipment and mobilised personnel to the front lines from 1 April.

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