Key Facts
• July 12: Russian forces launched massive airstrikes on western Ukraine.
• 26 cruise missiles and 597 drones were used in the attacks.
• Lviv: At least 6 injured, including an 11-year-old child.
• Chernivtsi: Residential and commercial areas hit, 2 fatalities reported.
• Proximity to Poland prompted Polish military to deploy 2 fighter jets.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky shared details of the attack on social media.
Summary
Western Ukraine faced significant airstrikes by Russian forces on July 12, involving 26 cruise missiles and 597 drones. The attacks primarily targeted Lviv and Chernivtsi, resulting in injuries to at least six people, including a child, and two fatalities. Damage to residential and commercial areas was reported. Due to the proximity of the strikes to its border, Poland heightened its military alert, deploying two fighter jets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed the details of the assault via social media.
