Massive missile and drone attack on Lviv: the city is covered in thick black smoke
On the night of 19 November, Lviv experienced one of the most powerful combined attacks in recent months. Russia has used both cruise missiles and Shahed-type attack drones, directing them for the same purposes, The aim was to complicate the response and cause maximum damage.
After a series of strikes, a massive black cloud of smoke, which can be seen from different parts of Lviv. The fires are spreading due to repeated explosions and the large amount of fuel that is burning.
Thick smoke over Lviv is the result of tyres catching fire in civilian warehouses that were hit by the enemy, Mayor Sadovyi says.
The JFO notes that as a result of a combined Russian attack in the Lviv region a power facility has been damaged. The following buildings were also damaged woodworking company.
The rescuers are working in an emergency mode. Due to the repeated impacts and high intensity of the fire It is very difficult to localise the flames.
Implications and recommendations
The city authorities and civil protection services called on residents:
close the windows,
limit the time spent outside,
Avoid areas where firefighting and rescue operations are ongoing.
Doctors warn that the concentration of combustion products in the air can be dangerous for people with asthma, heart disease and children.
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