Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that several individuals have been detained in connection with a recent terror attack in Lviv. This announcement follows a briefing by Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko, who provided details on the ongoing investigation.
Zelensky stated via Telegram, “Not everything can be disclosed publicly at this time. Several individuals have been detained, and all facts will be clarified as part of the necessary procedural work. Law enforcement will provide more information to the public in due course. I thank everyone who is helping to protect our state and our people.”
According to prosecutors, police received a report around 12:30 AM on February 22 regarding a break-in at a store on Danilyshyna Street in Lviv. Upon arrival, the first police patrol encountered an explosion. A second explosion occurred shortly after when another patrol arrived on the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that homemade explosive devices were detonated.
As a result of the blasts, a 23-year-old police officer was killed, and 25 others sustained injuries, the majority of whom were law enforcement personnel, though there were also civilian casualties.
The deceased officer has been identified as Viktoriya Shpylyka from Volyn, who began her service in the patrol police in Kherson and had been working in Lviv since 2023.
A criminal case has been initiated under Part 2 of Article 258 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which pertains to terrorist acts resulting in severe consequences. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is conducting the preliminary investigation. Authorities have reported the arrest of a suspected bomber.
Interior Minister Klymenko indicated that the attack in Lviv was likely carried out on the orders of Russia, although he did not provide specific details regarding the evidence supporting this assertion.
In Lviv, several arrests have been made following a terror attack that resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to 25 others. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities suspecting possible Russian involvement.