Explosions Strike Lviv Early Sunday While Police Respond Two blasts hit Lviv shortly after midnight on 22 February 2026, the first detonating at about 12:30 a.m. as officers arrived at a reported shop break‑in and a second exploding moments later when a backup crew reached the scene [1][2]. The explosions killed a 23‑year‑old policewoman and injured at least 15 people, with dozens more reported wounded in the chaotic aftermath [1][2]. Authorities said the blasts damaged a police patrol car and a nearby civilian vehicle, compounding the casualties [1][2].

Mayor Andriy Sadovy and Prosecutor Declare Terrorist Act Lviv’s mayor, Andriy Sadovy, posted on Facebook that the incident was “definitely an act of terror,” echoing the regional prosecutor’s office, which opened an investigation into a “terrorist act that caused serious consequences” [1][2]. Neither source identified suspects or motives, leaving the authorship of the bombs unknown [1][2]. The mayor’s statement reinforced the official classification and offered condolences to the fallen officer’s family [2].

Casualties Include Policewoman’s Death and Vehicle Damage The deceased officer was the only fatality reported, while medical aid was provided to 15 injured individuals, some in serious condition [2]. Damage to the police car and a civilian vehicle was confirmed, illustrating the blasts’ impact on both law‑enforcement and civilian assets [1][2]. The incident marks one of the few lethal explosions in Lviv’s city centre since the 2022 invasion [2].

Simultaneous Violence Reported in Kyiv CNN noted that overnight into Sunday, Ukraine’s capital Kyiv experienced combined missile and drone strikes, with explosions heard after a ballistic missile alert, suggesting a coordinated wave of attacks across the country [1]. The Hindu article does not mention these Kyiv strikes, focusing solely on the Lviv incident.