Ukraine is grappling with heightened security concerns following a recent terrorist attack in Lviv that resulted in the death of a police officer. In a related development, President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for enhanced measures to prevent future incidents, while Denmark has announced additional military support for Ukraine.
On February 21, a 33-year-old woman from Rivne Oblast was detained on suspicion of carrying out the attack, which also injured 25 others. Law enforcement officials in Lviv stated that the suspect had been living temporarily in the city since September. Investigators have conducted searches at her residence and have gathered evidence related to the case.
“Evidence of illegal activities has been seized. All urgent investigative actions are being carried out with the participation of prosecutors who are coordinating the investigation,” the Lviv regional prosecutor’s office stated.
The authorities are preparing a request for the court to impose a preventive measure of detention without the option of bail. The attack occurred during a police response to a reported break-in at a store, resulting in two explosions.
“Around 12:30 AM, a call was received from Kharkiv regarding a supposed break-in at a store on Danilyshyna Street. Upon arrival, a police unit encountered an explosion, followed by a second explosion when another unit arrived,” the prosecutor’s office reported.
In response to the attack, President Zelensky has instructed law enforcement to develop effective strategies to counter such threats. He emphasized that Ukrainian authorities have significant experience in preventing similar incidents.
“Today, there were several reports from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and other law enforcement agencies regarding the investigation of the Lviv attack. This was a cynical and brutal act of terrorism,” Zelensky remarked.
The president also indicated that the attack was orchestrated by Russian operatives, with the perpetrator reportedly recruited via Telegram. He underscored the need for greater community involvement and cooperation among local leaders and government institutions to mitigate the risks of future attacks.
“We have intelligence data indicating that the Russians plan to continue such actions against Ukrainians. More protection for the people is necessary,” he added.
In a separate interview with BBC, Zelensky expressed his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin has already initiated a third world war. He articulated concerns about Russia’s intentions to impose its way of life on the world and the ongoing resistance from Ukraine.
“The question is how much territory he can seize and how to stop him,” Zelensky stated, addressing concerns about nuclear threats from Russia.
He reiterated Ukraine’s refusal to concede territory, stating that such a retreat would endanger the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and fracture Ukrainian society.
In an effort to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities, the Danish government announced an allocation of an additional 3.8 billion Danish kroner to the Ukraine Fund for 2026. This follows a previous commitment of 9.6 billion kroner this year.
“Supporting Ukraine’s defense struggle also strengthens the security of Europe and Denmark. Europe must not forget the fight of the Ukrainians, and it is important that the government plans to allocate more than 3.8 billion kroner this year,” said Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen.
In light of ongoing threats, the Kherson military administration has expanded mandatory evacuation zones for families with children due to persistent Russian shelling. Several neighborhoods and streets near the Dnipro River have been included in this evacuation zone.
Residents seeking assistance with evacuation are encouraged to contact the Kherson military administration’s hotline.
Ukraine is addressing security concerns following a terrorist attack in Lviv, which resulted in one death and numerous injuries. President Zelensky has called for enhanced preventive measures, while Denmark has pledged additional military support for Ukraine.