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Ukrainian city mourns family’s tragic loss in Russia missile strike

Thousands of mourners gathered in Lviv, Ukraine, for the funeral of victims of a recent Russian missile attack that resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including a mother and her three daughters. The attacks, which occurred in the city’s historic center earlier in the week, left many civilians injured and shocked the Ukrainian population amidst ongoing Russian bombardment.
The mourners, visibly emotional with tears streaming down their faces, congregated outside a church in central Lviv where the funeral services took place. The tragic event has deeply affected the city, which had previously been largely spared from the intense attacks commonly seen in other parts of Ukraine.
Yaroslav Bazylevych, who lost his wife and three daughters in the attack, attended the funeral at the Garrison Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul. Despite his injuries from the blast, he stood beside the white caskets of his wife and daughters, who were adorned in traditional attire with floral wreaths on their heads, while mourners paid their respects and offered condolences.
The missile strikes caused significant damage to numerous buildings, including several designated as national heritage sites. Survivors recounted the harrowing experience of the sudden explosions and the lack of sufficient warning from air raid sirens.
The tragic loss of children in the attack has been viewed as a devastating blow to a generation that has been raised amidst continuous conflict. Many see the targeting of families and children as an assault on Ukraine’s future.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi and Marta Kuzii, an associate professor at the Ukrainian Catholic University, both highlighted the profound impact of the attack on the young generation, emphasizing the resilience and potential of those who have grown up amidst conflict and adversity.
The community in Lviv came together to mourn the victims, standing in solidarity against the senseless violence that has once again taken a toll on innocent lives in Ukraine.

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