Stories from Lviv · Ukraine

The Lviv Oblast police and the regional prosecutor's office have reported information regarding an ongoing investigation.

The process follows a March 9, 2025, meeting in Lviv where European foreign ministers initiated the mechanism. Procedures have been completed regarding the creation of a special tribunal addressing Russian aggression.

Unknown individuals opened fire at a station in Lviv, western Ukraine, according to TASS. Approximately six shots were heard during the incident. This follows a separate incident in Kyiv where Ukrainian military personnel opened fire due to a road conflict.

Law enforcement officials in the Lviv region have detained suspects believed to be involved in the theft of a memorial plaque dedicated to Jauhar Dudayev, the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. A criminal investigation has been opened regarding the incident.

Lviv authorities are providing financial compensation to businesses affected by missile and drone strikes. Entrepreneurs can apply for a compensatory voucher of up to 500,000 hryvnia for minor damages that can be repaired independently.

The Lviv City Council approved financial support exceeding 2.3 million hryvnia for eight local businesses. These enterprises, located in various districts of the city, suffered damage from missile and drone strikes and a terrorist attack.

Lviv city council members voted to name a central square after Andriy Parobiy, a former deputy. The square will be located near the regional administration building and regional council where Parobiy served multiple terms. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reported that the decision was made during a council session. The move includes the establishment of a square dedicated to the Hero of Ukraine. Lviv City Council approved renaming a square in the city center to honor Andriy Parobiy, a Hero of Ukraine and former deputy. The move follows a legislative process involving over one thousand amendments. The square, which contains the monument to Vyacheslav Chornovil and the regional administration building, will be renamed. The move follows the renaming of part of Venetsenka Street to Lychakivska. The square will be named GRU Square, according to the report.