At least 5 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Lviv region


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5 killed in strikes on Ukraine

At least five people, including four family members, were killed in Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine's Lviv region.

Polish jets, Zelenskyy respond

Poland scrambled fighter jets to protect its airspace, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the global community's lack of response.

Putin's nuclear promise

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to extend the New START nuclear arms treaty if the U.S. agrees, and warned that supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would harm Moscow-Washington relations.


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At least five people were killed overnight after Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine, officials said Sunday. Four of the victims were members of the same family living in the Lviv region in western Ukraine.

‘Zero reaction from the world’

Poland scrambled fighter jets in response to the attacks to ensure the security of its airspace, the BBC reported.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the international community for what he described as a lack of response. “Zero reaction from the world,” Zelenskyy wrote on X. “We will fight so that the world does not remain silent.”

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Missiles and nukes

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine by the United States would severely damage relations between Moscow and Washington. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said last month that the administration was considering sending the missiles, but no decision has been announced.

In a separate development, President Donald Trump was asked whether he supports extending a nuclear arms agreement with Russia for another year. “Sounds like a good idea to me,” Trump said, responding to a reporter who noted that Putin had offered to extend the accord in hopes of negotiating a new treaty.

Putin said Russia is willing to extend the 2010 New START agreement — but only if the U.S. agrees. The treaty, which limits the size of both nations’ nuclear arsenals, is set to expire in February.

Jack Henry (Video Editor) contributed to this report.
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Why this story matters

A large-scale Russian missile and drone attack killed at least five people and damaged energy infrastructure across Ukraine, highlighting heightened risks to civilians and Ukraine’s ability to meet winter energy needs as the conflict continues.

Civilian casualties

Strikes in several regions led to the deaths and injuries of civilians, underscoring the ongoing conflict's toll on non-combatants and raising humanitarian concerns.

Energy infrastructure attacks

Targeted strikes on power facilities severely disrupted electricity for tens of thousands, jeopardizing essential services and Ukraine's winter resilience.

International security implications

The attack prompted Poland and NATO allies to increase air defense readiness, reflecting broader regional security concerns and the risk of spillover or escalation.

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Context corner

Such attacks on Ukraine's energy sector are part of a recurring Russian strategy as winter approaches, aiming to disrupt civilian infrastructure. Both sides have targeted each other’s essential services to gain leverage during the ongoing conflict.

Do the math

Ukraine's air force claims to have downed or suppressed 439 drones and 39 missiles out of 496 drones and 53 missiles launched. Over 73,000 customers in Zaporizhzhia lost power. Four people died in Lviv from a single strike including a 15-year-old girl.

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Russian officials claim the strikes target military and energy infrastructure rather than civilians, describing them as actions against Ukraine’s defense industry and supporting facilities. Ukrainian and Western officials refute this and cite civilian losses.

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left emphasize civilian suffering and infrastructure damage — citing deaths, “severing power supplies” and Zelenskyy’s plea against “aerial terror.”
  • Media outlets in the center are more concise, sticking to plain facts.
  • Media outlets on the right amplify scale and martial threat, as well as Moscow’s justification and charged phrases like “hellish attacks,” “pounded” or even “mad Vlad.”

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Key points from the Left

  • Intense Russian strikes killed at least five people in Zaporizhzhia and Lviv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • More than 73,000 consumers lost electricity in Zaporizhzhia due to the strikes.
  • In Lviv, public transport was halted due to the attacks, according to the region's mayor.
  • Four people died in Lviv as a result of the strikes, according to local reports.

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Key points from the Center

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Key points from the Right

  • Russia's latest missile and drone attack on Ukraine killed at least five people and injured 10 others, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  • In Lviv, four family members died in the strikes, reported Mayor Andriy Sadovyi.
  • The attacks severely damaged civilian infrastructure, leaving many households without power in various regions of Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian officials condemned the raids, calling them deliberate acts against civilians.

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