I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
Today there were several reports by the Ministry of Internal Affairs – Minister Ihor Klymenko and other law enforcement officials – on the investigation of the terrorist attack in Lviv. It is difficult to classify it otherwise – it was indeed a terrorist attack, cynical and brutal. There were two explosions, and the second occurred after emergency services had arrived at the scene. Twenty-five people were injured. Tragically, one person – a 23-year-old police officer – was killed. My condolences to her family and loved ones. All the injured are receiving assistance. Some are in serious condition, and doctors are doing everything possible to save lives.
The circumstances of this terrorist attack are now being fully analyzed. Many facts have already been established. The perpetrators were recruited via Telegram. The attack was organized by Russia. The Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Police, and the Security Service of Ukraine will present further details to the public. Today I also instructed that measures and response procedures be developed to prevent similar crimes. Our law enforcement agencies already have certain experience in countering this. Dozens of similar situations have been prevented. Ukrainian law enforcement officials constantly counter such recruitment efforts.
More activity and greater involvement are needed from communities themselves, local leaders, and government institutions – everyone – to reduce Russia’s ability to organize terrorist attacks and sabotage in Ukraine’s rear at all levels. We have intelligence indicating that the Russians intend to continue carrying out such actions – in effect, attacks on Ukrainians. We must strengthen protection for our people.
Today, during the coordination call, we once again discussed with regional representatives Russia’s new tactic of massive strikes, where logistics facilities – primarily the railway – as well as water supply infrastructure are increasingly becoming targets. It is very important that this threat be understood by everyone at the local level and that protection measures be implemented accordingly.
Air defense, the Ministry of Defense, and government structures have also received the necessary tasks. I expect coordinated and truly prompt work at all levels. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense together with our military must also strengthen protection against Russian drones in border areas, where attacks against civilian vehicles, first responders, and our repair crews are increasing. The experience of our frontline regions must be effectively extended to the Sumy region and also to the Chernihiv region.
One more point. It is worth recognizing our warriors who this week increased the distance and extended the range of our Ukrainian precision. Ukraine is striking increasingly distant Russian weapons production facilities, and we must be grateful – grateful to everyone in Ukraine who works toward this, who achieves such results, and does so in the combat use of our Ukrainian missiles and our deep strikes. Based on the results of this week, I would like to commend the warriors of the 19th Missile Brigade “Saint Varvara” and the “Balista” unit of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thank you, warriors!
Thank you to everyone who is fighting for Ukraine, defending Ukrainians, and giving all of us in the country faith that we will end this war with dignity. Peace must prevail.
Glory to Ukraine!