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Lviv

Cultural Capital of Ukraine
Lviv is a city located in the western part of Ukraine, in the Roztocze region. Lviv is the administrative center of the Lviv Oblast and Lviv Raion, as well as one of the main cultural centers of Ukraine. The population of Lviv is about 717,500 people as of a 2022 estimate. Founded in the mid-13th century, Lviv was named in honor of Lev I of Galicia, son of King Daniel. The city played an important role as a trade and cultural center, and its historical center remained undamaged after World War II. The city is one of the most visited by tourists in Ukraine.
1772
Becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia and Lodomeria, the city received a new administrative status
1853
The opening of the first gas lantern in Ukraine marked the beginning of the modernization of urban lighting
1861
The establishment of the Halych Savings Bank contributed to the financial development of the region
1905
The opening of the first electric tram in Ukraine improved the city's transport system
1918
The proclamation of the West Ukrainian People's Republic with its center in Lviv became an important stage of national self-determination
1998
The historical center of the city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing its cultural value
2001
The All-Ukrainian Population Census confirmed the city's status as one of the largest in Ukraine
2022
The city became an important humanitarian and logistics center for assisting Ukraine during the war
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In Kharkiv, a man who organized the departure of draft dodgers with discounts on "group trips" will face trial – prosecutor's officePhoto

A 55-year-old resident of Kharkiv will face trial for organizing the illegal transfer of men across the border during martial law. He offered departure to the EU for 10 thousand dollars per person, providing discounts on group trips, and was detained while receiving 30 thousand dollars for transferring five people.

Crimes and emergencies • October 13, 11:09 AM • 2816 views
The Ministry of Energy announced damage to energy facilities in three regions due to Russian actions

The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported damage to energy and gas transportation infrastructure facilities in Donetsk, Odesa, and Chernihiv regions. Specialists are working to restore electricity supply.

Society • October 12, 07:53 AM • 5867 views
Extended blackout check: Lviv begins 3-week testing of alternative electricity, water, and gas supply

Starting Saturday, Lviv will enter a testing mode for electricity, water, gas, and communication supply to check the operation of alternative sources in case of a blackout. The decision was approved by Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, who emphasized the importance of checking all city resources.

Society • October 10, 12:34 PM • 2784 views
Radosław Sikorski received an honorary doctorate from Ivan Franko Lviv University

Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski became an honorary doctor of Ivan Franko Lviv University. He visited Lviv on an unannounced visit, laid flowers at the site of the Russian shelling, and participated in a diplomatic forum.

Society • October 10, 10:57 AM • 7393 views
Odesa needs modern meteorological equipment to counter natural disasters - Mayor

Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov discussed the natural disaster of September 30 and emphasized the need for modern meteorological equipment for the city. The existing equipment does not allow for accurate determination of precipitation amounts and localization of dangerous phenomena.

Society • October 9, 04:39 PM • 3253 views
Due to enemy attacks, train routes to Sumy region have been changed: details

Due to enemy attacks, railway connections with Sumy region are operating on altered routes. Regional and long-distance trains are bypassing their destination stations.

Society • October 9, 05:38 AM • 3681 views
FSB agent truck driver passed on data about the location of the Armed Forces of Ukraine units and the movement of convoys with equipment to the Russians - SBUPhoto

The SBU exposed and detained a truck driver who, under the guise of international transportation, worked for the FSB. He passed on to the enemy the coordinates of defense and critical infrastructure facilities for missile strikes.

Crimes and emergencies • October 8, 07:49 AM • 2806 views
Train traffic on the Nizhyn direction is restricted due to shelling: list of delayed trains

On October 8, due to Russian shelling, train traffic on the Nizhyn direction was restricted. Some long-distance trains are running with delays, and suburban trains have changed their final station to Nosivka.

Society • October 8, 07:01 AM • 23362 views
RIEL gives away one million hryvnias for an apartment in Kyiv

Developer RIEL is holding the "Million for a Dream from RIEL" promotion from October 1 to October 21, 2025, with the main prize being a certificate for UAH 1,000,000 for an apartment. To participate, you need to fill out a questionnaire online or at River Mall shopping center and two Epicenter shopping centers in Kyiv.

Business News • October 8, 06:30 AM • 9862 views
Due to Russian attacks, there are changes, delays, and cancellations of trains: what travelers need to know

As a result of enemy attacks, train traffic in the Nizhyn direction has been complicated, leading to changes in routes, delays, and cancellations of services. In particular, trains No. 46 Uzhhorod — Kharkiv and No. 113 Kharkiv — Lviv will operate on an altered route.

Society • October 8, 05:15 AM • 3817 views
Rains with strong winds: what will the weather be like on October 8Photo

On October 8, light rains are expected throughout Ukraine, except for the northwest, and heavy precipitation is forecast in the south. The air temperature will be +12°...+16°, and up to +20° in the south and east.

Weather and environment • October 8, 03:15 AM • 11190 views
Russian agent gets 15 years for attempting to install GPS tracker on Ukrainian Armed Forces vehicle

The Security Service of Ukraine sentenced a Russian agent to 15 years in prison for attempting to install a GPS tracker on a vehicle accompanying Ukrainian Armed Forces convoys in Kirovohrad Oblast. The perpetrator, recruited through Telegram channels, involved a minor in carrying out the task, and also monitored checkpoints and TCC buildings.

Crimes and emergencies • October 7, 08:30 PM • 15343 views
More trains to be launched to the autumn Carpathians: what is known

Ukrzaliznytsia is launching direct regional train services to Vorokhta, which will run from October 17 to 19. The services will be provided by a modern DPKr-3 type train, tickets are already on sale.

Society • October 7, 11:11 AM • 5133 views
"Ukrzaliznytsia" delays a number of trains on October 7: list of trains

On the morning of October 7, a number of trains are delayed in Ukraine, including international routes. This is due to the attack of Russian troops on energy and railway infrastructure on the night of October 7.

Society • October 7, 06:09 AM • 6135 views
Russia again attacked energy and railway infrastructure overnight, power outages in Poltava and Sumy - Deputy Prime Minister

Massive attacks occurred overnight in Poltava and Sumy regions, hitting a locomotive depot, power supply distance, and traction substations. An energy facility was damaged, leaving over a thousand households without electricity.

Society • October 7, 05:17 AM • 5169 views
Cloudy weather and rains: forecasters' predictions for October 7 in UkrainePhoto

On October 7, cloudy and wet weather with rains is expected in Ukraine in the southwest, Zhytomyr region, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Chernivtsi region, and Ternopil region. Air temperature will range from +12°...+14° in the west to +17°...+22° in the east.

Weather and environment • October 7, 04:14 AM • 10167 views
Memorial plaque to Andriy Parubiy to be installed in Lviv: date and location known

Tomorrow in Lviv, a memorial plaque in honor of Andriy Parubiy will be installed on the facade of building No. 48 on Akademika S. Yefremova Street, where he died. The opening ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM, and traffic on the street will be temporarily blocked.

Society • October 6, 01:57 PM • 3504 views
Lviv customs officers stopped an attempt to illegally move a 17th-century icon by Andreas Asper

Lviv customs officers discovered an ancient 17th-century icon, painted by Andreas Asper, during customs control at the border. Experts valued it at 25 thousand US dollars, confirming its historical and cultural value.

Society • October 6, 01:01 PM • 5727 views
Combined Russian attack: number of casualties in Lviv region rises to eight

In the Lviv region, as a result of a combined Russian strike, the number of casualties has risen to eight people. The police received 173 reports of property damage and destruction.

Society • October 5, 02:09 PM • 6045 views
Ihnat on Russia's tactics: often uses large combined strikes focused on one region

Yurii Ihnat, head of the communications department of the Air Force, reported that the Russians often use large combined strikes focused on one of the regions, as was the case in the Lviv region. The enemy uses various tactical methods and routes to carry out air attacks.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 01:09 PM • 6406 views
Sadovyi emphasized that the situation in Lviv is very difficult after the enemy attack

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi stated that the situation in the city is very difficult after the enemy attack. More than 1,000 windows, a school, a kindergarten, and a church were damaged.

Society • October 5, 12:12 PM • 19651 views
Sybiha on Russia's night attack: Transatlantic pressure on Russia must be increased

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called for increased pressure on Russia, particularly on its energy revenues, after the night attack. More than 50 Russian missiles and 500 drones attacked Ukraine, killing at least five people.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 11:26 AM • 4371 views
Combined Russian attack: four people killed, injured in Lviv region

As a result of a combined drone and cruise missile attack in the Lviv region, four people were killed and four were injured. Russians terrorized the region with combined strikes for more than five hours, damaging a number of objects, including residential buildings.

Society • October 5, 07:27 AM • 6299 views
Massive Russian attack on Vinnytsia region: industrial civilian facility hit

As a result of a massive night attack, an industrial civilian facility was hit in Vinnytsia region. There are no casualties, and relevant services are working at the scene.

Society • October 5, 06:52 AM • 10299 views
Train traffic in Lviv region complicated due to threat of missile and drone strikes

In the Lviv region, the movement of suburban and regional trains may be complicated due to the increased danger of Russian missile and drone strikes. A number of suburban trains in the Stryi direction are running with delays of up to 30 minutes, and regional train No. 826 Lviv - Khmelnytskyi departed with a 30-minute delay.

Society • October 5, 06:39 AM • 5928 views
In Ivano-Frankivsk region, critical infrastructure facilities were the target of the Russian Federation - OVA

During the night, Russians attacked Ivano-Frankivsk region, targeting critical infrastructure facilities. There were no casualties, but a residential building in one of the communities was partially damaged.

Society • October 5, 06:28 AM • 8808 views
Russian attack on Lviv: Sparrow industrial park hit

On October 5, Russians attacked Lviv, hitting the civilian industrial park Sparrow. According to preliminary data, there were no casualties, and the facility had no military component.

Society • October 5, 06:13 AM • 10686 views
"Hard night": 13 drones shot down in Cherkasy region, part of the region without electricity

As a result of the Russian attack on Cherkasy region on the night of October 5, part of the region was left without electricity. 13 Russian UAVs were neutralized, but a drone crash damaged power lines in Cherkasy district.

Society • October 5, 05:36 AM • 9553 views
Lviv after Russian shelling in smoke: residents are asked to close windows and stay home

On Sunday, October 5, after Russian shelling, several fires are ongoing in Lviv. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi urged residents to close windows, stay in a safe place, and not rush outside after the air raid alert ends.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 05:21 AM • 14873 views
As a result of the Russian attack, part of Lviv was left without electricity - city mayor

On the night of October 5, Russia attacked Lviv with drones and missiles, as a result of which part of the city was de-energized. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported power outages in the Riasne and Levandivka districts.

Society • October 5, 04:50 AM • 11388 views