10 Victims of Russia-Linked Attack in Lviv Remain Hospitalized, Three in Serious Condition

Ten victims of a Russia-linked terrorist attack in the western city of Lviv remain in hospital, three of whom are in serious condition, Lviv City Council said on Tuesday.

Nine of the victims are being treated in the St-Panteleimon Hospital, of whom three are in intensive care. A final victim is being treated in the surgical department of St Luke’s Hospital.

A 23-year-old police officer was killed and 25 people were injured in what authorities described as a terrorist attack overnight on Feb.22.

The first blast occurred after patrol officers arrived at a store on Danylyshyna Street in the historic old town following a report of unlawful entry.

A second explosion followed when another patrol unit reached the scene, causing the majority of the casualties, police said.

The deceased patrol officer was identified as Viktoriia Shpylka, a young newlywed who colleagues described as “sensitive, bright and sincere.”

“She knew how to support, listen and find a kind word even on the most difficult day,” they added.

Ihor Klymenko, the Ukrainian interior minister, said the attack was likely attributable to Russia.

“This is not the first time the enemy has purposefully created deadly traps for Ukrainian law enforcement officers. And used our recruited citizens to do so,” he said.

The terror attack was followed by another two bombings the day after in Mykolaiv and Dnipro.

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