Five Missiles Fired at Lviv, Ukraine... Six Civilians Killed

[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] It has been reported that six civilians were killed in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv (Lviv) due to a missile attack by Russia.

According to AP News and others, Andriy Sadovyi, mayor of Lviv, stated on Facebook on the 18th (local time), "Five missiles fell on the city of Lviv, prompting an emergency response."

Mayor Sadovyi added, "At least six people have died and 11 were injured," noting, "Among the injured is one child."

Western Ukraine, including Lviv, which is far from Russia, has been considered relatively safe as it has been less affected by the war compared to other regions.

Russia has launched missile attacks across Ukraine but withdrew from the northern front, including the capital Kyiv (Kiev), last month and has been focusing on the eastern front. However, after the sinking of the Russian Black Sea Fleet flagship "Moskva" on the 13th, Russia resumed attacks on Kyiv and the western regions.

The Ukrainian military announced that it fired four Neptune anti-ship missiles targeting the Moskva, with two hitting and causing significant damage. Russia claimed the incident was caused by an unexplained fire that led to an ammunition explosion. Nevertheless, it launched missile attacks on the Neptune manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Kyiv.

Western intelligence agencies, including those of the United States, support Ukraine's claim that the Moskva was sunk by Neptune missiles and view the attacks on Kyiv and the western regions as Russian retaliation.

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