Tragedy Strikes Lviv: Midnight Explosions Result in Fatalities
In Lviv, Ukraine, a police officer died and 24 were injured after midnight explosions. Authorities identified homemade explosive devices as the cause. The first blast occurred following a patrol at a suspected break-in site. Lviv's mayor labeled the incident as a terrorist act.
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In a tragic turn of events in Lviv, Ukraine, a police officer was killed, and 24 others suffered injuries following a series of midnight explosions. The National Police confirmed that several homemade explosive devices detonated, leading to the calamity.
The initial explosion transpired after a police patrol was dispatched to investigate a suspected shop break-in. The authorities reported a subsequent explosion taking place shortly afterward, amplifying the chaos and casualties.
Reacting to the catastrophic event, Lviv's Mayor, Andriy Sadovyi, condemned the incident as a terrorist act, urging immediate investigation and precautions to prevent future occurrences.
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