On March 24, 2026, Russian forces targeted the city of Lviv, resulting in damage to nationally significant monuments. This attack is part of the ongoing conflict, which has now entered its 1491st day.
Reports indicate that the assault on western Ukraine included strikes in the Ternopil region, where energy infrastructure and administrative buildings were hit, leading to power outages. In Ivano-Frankivsk, Russian troops attempted to use drones to target an administrative facility, causing windows to shatter in nearby buildings, including a maternity hospital. Tragically, a National Guard member, Volodymyr Shkrumelyak, and his 15-year-old daughter, Aneliya, lost their lives during the attack. They had visited the hospital to see his wife, who had recently given birth to a son.
In Lviv, strikes occurred in the Sykhiv district and the city center, with reports confirming 32 injuries and damage to UNESCO heritage sites. The situation remains critical as emergency services respond to the aftermath of the attacks.
In northern Kharkiv, Russian forces have intensified their offensive since mid-March, particularly in areas under the responsibility of the border brigade ‘Hart.’ Small infantry groups are attempting to breach the Ukrainian border, although they are detected while still within Russian territory.
Additionally, a Russian drone strike targeted a private property in the Kovalivka district of Sumy, according to local authorities. The blast shattered windows in residential buildings and a garage, but no injuries were reported.
Recent Russian attacks in western Ukraine have resulted in significant casualties and damage to cultural heritage sites. The conflict continues to escalate, with ongoing military operations in various regions.