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Police officer killed, 24 people wounded in bomb explosions in Ukraine's Lviv - Reuters

Police officer killed, 24 people wounded in bomb explosions in Ukraine's Lviv - Reuters

Police officer killed, 24 people wounded in bomb explosions in Ukraine's Lviv Reuters

February 22, 2026 at 07:02 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Lviv. This was a terrorist attack. At present, 14 injured have been hospitalized. Doctors are providing all necessary assistance."

— Andriy Sadovy , Politician

"called the incident a terrorist act."

— Andriy Sadovyi , Politician

"said that police had detained a suspect."

— Volodymyr Zelenskiy , Politician

"The incident a terrorist act."

— Andriy Sadovyi , Politician

"Some of the injured are in serious condition."

— Maksym Kozytskyi , Politician

"The blast damaged a patrol police vehicle and a civilian car."

— Andriy Sadovyi , Politician

"A large number of law enforcement officers were working at the scene."

— Ihor Zinkevych , Politician

"Police go out on calls every day and every night, not knowing what awaits them. But they rush to help, because protecting people is their main duty."

— Ihor Klymenko , Politician

"My condolences to the families. [...] The investigation has been given all necessary resources. Procedural actions with the detained person are ongoing."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

"My condolences to the family and loved ones... All necessary resources have been provided to the investigation."

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician

All Coverage

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NDTVvia ai

A police officer was killed and 24 others injured after homemade explosive devices detonated in Lviv, Ukraine. The first explosion occurred when patrol officers responded to a suspected shop break-in, followed by a second blast shortly after.

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Kyiv Postvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Two explosions struck as patrol officers responded to a reported break-in in Lviv, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old police officer and injuries to 24 people. The mayor labeled the incident a terrorist act.

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Ukrainska Pravdavia ai

A police officer was killed and 24 people injured due to explosions in central Lviv. The officer, 23-year-old Viktoriia Shpylka, was identified, and authorities are investigating the incident as a terrorist attack.

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The Starvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

One police officer was killed and 24 other people were injured after several explosive devices detonated at midnight in Lviv, Ukraine. The mayor called the incident a terrorist act.

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Aaj English TVvia ai 1 quote 1 person

One police officer was killed and 24 other people were injured after several explosive devices detonated at midnight in Lviv, Ukraine. The mayor called the incident a terrorist act.

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The New Voice of Ukrainevia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

An explosion rocked central Lviv near the Magnus shopping center, killing a 23-year-old police officer and injuring at least 24 people, city officials said. Authorities are treating the incident as a terrorist attack.

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Ukrinformvia ai 1 quote 1 person

A 23-year-old police officer was killed and 24 people were injured in a terrorist attack in Lviv in the early hours of Sunday, February 22. The officer killed in the attack was 23-year-old Viktoriia Shpylka.

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Fox Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Ukrainian authorities detained a suspect accused of carrying out a deadly 'terrorist attack' in central Lviv that killed one police officer and injured 25 others. The National Police said 23-year-old policewoman Victoria Shpylka was killed in the explosion.

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The Guardianvia ai

One police officer was killed and 24 other people were wounded after two explosive devices detonated around midnight in Lviv. Elsewhere, Russia attacked Ukraine with a barrage of missiles and drones, killing one person in the Kyiv region according to Ukraine’s emergency services.

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Ukrainian News | LIGA.netvia ai

Explosions in Lviv occurred after law enforcement officers arrived at the scene. A policewoman was killed, and more than 20 people were wounded, some seriously.

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Euromaidan Pressvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

Authorities detained a suspected female bomber in one of the district centers of Lviv Oblast. The explosions damaged a patrol car, a civilian vehicle, and nearby buildings, shattering windows and facades.

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