Russia first launched a ballistic strike on Lviv: what is known about the consequences

Attack on Lviv January 9

According to Главком: On the night of January 9, the Russian army struck Lviv with a ballistic missile, marking the first use of this type of weapon in the city during the full-scale war. The strike was recorded at 23:47, resulting in a series of explosions in Lviv.

The aerial target was moving on a ballistic trajectory at a speed of about 13 thousand km per hour. According to reports, four people were killed and 24 were injured as a result of the attack. In the Lviv region, a critical infrastructure facility was attacked, as reported by the head of the Lviv Regional State Administration, Maksym Kozytskyi.

Significance of the event for the region's security

The mayor of Lviv, Andriy Sadovyi, confirmed that this is the first case of such a strike on Lviv during the full-scale war. Lviv is located less than 70 km from the border with the European Union, highlighting the importance of this event in the context of regional security.

The attack on Lviv demonstrates the escalation of military actions and the threat to cities located close to the borders of Europe. The use of ballistic missiles, which possess a high potential for destruction, indicates a change in tactics by the aggressor. This event may trigger new waves of concern among the population and increase the readiness level of security forces in Ukraine and neighboring countries.