Ukraine: Lviv Hit by Explosions, One Police Officer Killed

Lviv, Ukraine – A series of explosions rocked Lviv in western Ukraine late Saturday night, resulting in the death of one police officer and injuries to 24 others, Ukrainian authorities reported on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

Incident Details and Preliminary Findings

According to the National Police of Ukraine, the explosions occurred shortly after midnight. Preliminary investigations suggest the leverage of homemade explosive devices. The first explosion took place as a patrol crew responded to a reported shop break-in, with a second explosion following minutes later.

Official Reactions

Andriy Sadovyi, the mayor of Lviv, has characterized the incident as a terrorist act.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by Thomas Derpinghaus)