On the evening of March 18, Russian forces launched a drone strike in Lviv, specifically targeting the regional headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). The attack occurred during an air raid alert, although initial reports indicate that there were no casualties.
Shortly after the incident, Maksym Kozytskyi, the head of the Lviv Regional Military Administration, confirmed that the drone had struck the SBU facility, resulting in some structural damage. Emergency services were promptly deployed to the site to assess the situation.
Kozytskyi also issued a warning regarding the presence of drone debris in the area. He cautioned residents to avoid approaching any found remnants, as they may pose a risk of detonation. Instead, he urged individuals to contact the police or emergency services if they encounter such materials.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of daily attacks by Russian forces on various Ukrainian cities, including Lviv. On February 11, air raid alerts were issued across Ukraine due to the launch of Kinzhal missiles, with subsequent explosions reported in Lviv. The city’s mayor, Andriy Sadovyi, later confirmed that air defense systems intercepted two of the missiles.
Additionally, a previous drone attack occurred in Lviv on January 15, when a drone struck near the Bandera monument in the city center. Such incidents underline the ongoing conflict and the persistent threat posed by aerial assaults.
A drone attack on March 18 targeted the SBU headquarters in Lviv, causing structural damage but no reported injuries. This incident reflects the ongoing pattern of aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities amid the conflict.