"Deadly Air Strikes: Russia Targets Western Ukraine, Three Killed"

Russian air strikes targeted western regions of Ukraine, including Volyn and Lviv, killing three people and injuring more than a dozen. The attacks, the largest air assault on the Lviv region since the Russian invasion in 2022, hit an industrial enterprise in Lutsk and damaged several buildings and a kindergarten playground. Power lines were also damaged, but electricity is being restored. The city of Lviv, previously seen as a safe haven, has experienced increased attacks in recent months. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported damage to civilian infrastructure in eight regions. The Ukrainian air force said the strikes involved at least 28 cruise missiles, with 16 being shot down. Ukraine expressed the need for F-16 fighter jets to improve air defense capabilities.