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The Lvivska region has become a focal point of key events in 2025, hosting significant gatherings and experiencing notable security challenges. The Defense Tech Valley 2025, held at Lviv Arena, attracted over 5,000 attendees from around the globe, including government officials and defense companies. However, security concerns also persist. Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi reported a listening device in his office, signaling potential breaches of privacy. Additionally, the region was marred by incidents involving military property embezzlement and attacks orchestrated by Russian agents. These events highlight the region's pivotal role and the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting Ukraine.

What significant event took place in Lvivska region in 2025?

The Lvivska region hosted the Brave1 Defense Tech Valley 2025 at the Lviv Arena, drawing over 5,000 visitors from more than 50 countries. Attendees included government officials, investors, and representatives from international defense companies, marking it as a noteworthy event in the defense sector.

What security incidents occurred in Lvivska region?

Lvivska region experienced several security incidents, including a shooting at a car service center, embezzlement in army purchases, and the discovery of a listening device in Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi's office. These incidents underline the ongoing security challenges facing the region.

How did international figures participate in events in Lviv?

International delegations from 35 countries and the EU’s chief diplomat participated in significant events held in Lviv, demonstrating the region's importance on the international stage and fostering diplomatic engagement amidst ongoing regional challenges.

What actions have been taken against illegal activities in Lvivska region?

Law enforcement agencies in Lvivska region have actively targeted illegal activities such as smuggling schemes for draft dodgers and espionage by foreign agents. Multiple arrests and preventative measures have been implemented to curb these illegal operations.

What measures are in place to protect Lviv's infrastructure from attacks?

In light of repeated attacks involving missiles and drones, Lvivska region has intensified security measures, particularly around critical infrastructure and administrative buildings. These measures aim to protect residents and critical assets from ongoing threats.

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A man with forged documents was detained on the border with Poland Draft dodger detained in Lviv region for forging father’s death certificate to cross border – SBGS. PHOTO At the Ukrainian-Polish border, border guards uncovered a 23-year-old resident of Kyiv who attempted to cross the border using a forged document. 4 534 42 Previously in trend: forgery of documents

Two men detained in Bukovina while attempting to illegally cross the border with Moldova Drone helps detain two draft dodgers attempting to illegally cross border into Moldova in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Last night, a border patrol unit of the Chernivtsi Detachment used an unmanned aerial vehicle to detect the movement of two unidentified individuals in a wooded area within the area of responsibility of the Kelmentsi border post. 1 294 19 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Illegal channel for smuggling people across the border exposed in Truskavets "Special package" for $13,500: smuggler of draft dodgers detained in Lviv region – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Truskavets, law enforcement officers detained a 38-year-old man who organised a channel for smuggling citizens out of Ukraine. 2 426 6 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

beating War veteran - TCR serviceman beaten up: eight men detained in Lviv region In the city of Novyi Rozdil, Lviv region, a group of around eight men brutally assaulted Nestor Dydyk — a volunteer fighter, war veteran, and serviceman of the Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS). 10 916 195 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman

Foreign delegations in Lviv Delegations from 35 countries and EU’s chief diplomat arrive in Lviv. PHOTOS Today, 9 May 2025, European ministers and diplomats have arrived in Lviv: delegations from 35 countries and the Council of Europe are present. 2 945 2 Previously in trend: Sybiha–Kallas conversation

Woman insults veteran in Lviv Woman verbally attacked veteran for being served out of turn at bank in Lviv: "Muscovites didn’t beat you enough there! Your arms and legs are intact!". VIDEO In Lviv, a bank customer hurled insults at a veteran who volunteered to be served out of turn, as required by law. She was first outraged that he "has arms and legs", so he allegedly cannot call himself a veteran, and then she involved her husband in the argument. 19 085 119

Woman beats man in Lviv Girl in red dress beat man up in centre of Lviv. VIDEO A video of a girl in a red dress beating a man was posted online. 29 152 130

Organiser of illegal departure of draft dodgers detained in Lviv region For $15,000, he smuggled draft dodgers abroad: Lviv region exposes organiser - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Lviv region, law enforcement officers exposed a 49-year-old resident of the region who organised a scheme for illegal border crossing by men of military age. 2 239 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

In Lviv, teenagers fell from a balcony on the 16th floor Two teenagers fall from high-rise balcony in Lviv; police investigating circumstances of their deaths. PHOTO In Lviv, law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the deaths of a minor boy and girl who died as a result of falling from the balcony of a stairwell located on the 16th floor of a residential building. 7 798 47

Camera trap captures border violators in Bukovyna Camera trap exposed two offenders en route to Romania: they were detained in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Two men who tried to illegally cross the border with Romania through the mountainous terrain in Bukovyna were caught in a camera trap set by border guards. 3 968 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Scheme for draft evaders to leave Ukraine via the "Shliakh" system exposed in Novoiavorivsk Entered conscripts into "Shliakh" system for $3,000: illegal border crossing scheme exposed in Lviv region – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards uncovered a scheme to smuggle men of military age abroad on the basis of forged documents. 919 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

traitor from yavoriv training ground Yavoriv training ground instructor worked for enemy and prepared murders of Ukrainian servicemen - SSU. PHOTO The SSU Military Counterintelligence, with the assistance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, detained a Russian "double" agent in Lviv region who was simultaneously working for the FSB and Russian military intelligence. 9 386 26 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia

Security measures have been tightened in the Lviv region. What’s the reason for it? Security measures have been tightened near administrative buildings in Lviv region – police Law enforcement officers have tightened security measures near administrative buildings in the Lviv region. 585 4

beating of TCR in Lviv Conflict with beating involving TCR in Lviv: military enlistment office says man escaped, taking advantage of scuffle. VIDEO On 1 April 2025, a police unit brought a violator of military registration to one of the RTCRs and SSs in Lviv. The citizen was sent to undergo a military medical commission and, according to its conclusion, was found fit for military service. 16 528 243 Previously in trend: Conflict with TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

preparing terrorist attack in Lviv SSU detains enemy agents preparing terrorist attack in Lviv police station. PHOTO The SSU jointly with National Police prevented another terrorist attack by Russian military intelligence in Lviv. The special operation resulted in the detention of two enemy agents who were planning to blow up the administrative building of the local police department. 2 901 19 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine countering terrorist attacks

customs officer detained on bribe Head of customs post in Lviv region, who "covered black imports" of electronics to Ukraine, detained on receiving $23,000 bribe - SSU. PHOTO The Security Service and the National Police detained the head of a customs post in Lviv region. 6 838 21 Previously in trend: Grafters

Six draft evaders detained in Bukovyna region while trying to illegally cross the border They attempted to cross border with Romania: six violators, led by underage guide, were detained in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO Border guards of the Chernivtsi detachment detained six men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. 1 540 10 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

SSU detains in Lviv two Russian accomplices who tried to blow up a car of a Ukrainian soldier on the order of the enemy SSU: Russian agents detained in Lviv for planning to blow up Ukrainian soldier’s car. PHOTOS Two Russian agents who were preparing to blow up the car of a Defence Forces soldier were detained in Lviv. 4 463 24 Previously in trend: Attempted terrorist attack Terrorist attacks by Russian special services in Ukraine

Customs inspector smuggled men to Poland Lviv customs inspector took 4 men of military age to Poland in her car - SBI An inspector of one of the Lviv customs posts, who organised the smuggling of four men of military age across the border, has been notified of suspicion. 12 208 26

Desecration of Sich Riflemen graves in Stryi Man sentenced to 9 years in prison for desecration of 59 graves of Sich Riflemen and UGA soldiers - prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS A resident of Stryi district was sentenced to 9 years in prison for desecrating 59 graves of Sich Riflemen and UGA soldiers. He committed the crime in 2021 on the territory of the old cemetery in Stryi. 4 741 32

Two adjusters who guided missiles in three regions detained They guided Russian missiles at airfields and air defences in three regions: SSU detains spotters. PHOTOS Russian special services' accomplices who spied on the Defence Forces in three regions of Ukraine were detained. 3 866 9 Previously in trend: Detention of adjusters

In Zhovkva, Lviv region, unknown persons attacked a military of TCR In Lviv region, TCR military officer was attacked and wounded while escorting conscripts to MMC On Monday, February 17, in the city of Zhovkva, Lviv region, unidentified persons attacked a military officer of the TCR when he was accompanying two mobilized citizens to undergo a military medical commission (MMC). 15 545 239

SSU and National Police detain organisers of schemes for draft dodgers Four evasion schemes eliminated: among detainees is female Russian repeat offender who was posing as man. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police eliminated new schemes for evading mobilisation. Law enforcement officers detained four organisers of the schemes in different regions of Ukraine. 4 812 11

Organiser of human smuggling channel detained in Lviv Border crossing for $12,000: organiser of military conscripts’ transfer to Zakarpattia region detained in Lviv - SBGS. VIDEO A 40-year-old organiser of an illegal channel for smuggling people across the border was detained in Lviv. 3 591 24

Unknown persons in Lviv damaged a sign with the name of Farion Street Unknown individuals in Lviv damaged street sign bearing name of Iryna Farion: police are identifying those responsible. PHOTO In Lviv, unknown persons poured paint on a sign with the name of a street named after Iryna Farion. The police are identifying the persons involved in the offence. 4 589 58

Mayor of Drohobych Taras Kuchma Mayor of Drohobych Kuchma fined for failure to fulfil mobilisation plan The mayor of Drohobych, Lviv region, Taras Kuchma, was issued a decision to impose a fine for disrupting mobilisation activities. He was first invited to the local TCR, and when he did not show up, the TCR leadership sent a letter to the National Police to bring him in forcibly. 12 095 110

SSU detains female cadet of military institute in Lviv region Female cadet of military institute was preparing missile strike on her groupmates’ barracks in Lviv region under order from Russian FSB - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU Military Counterintelligence exposed a female cadet of a military institute, an agent of the Russian FSB, who wanted to launch a Russian missile strike on the barracks of her own institution. 24 130 90

Shaheds attacked Lviv region Four enemy combat drones attacked Lviv region at night, damaging residential building During an attack by enemy drones on the Lviv region, one of the UAVs partially damaged a private house and a car in the village of Pidbirtsi, Lviv community. 3 417 0

Strikes on energy sector In Lviv region, two critical infrastructure facilities were hit, there is destruction During the morning massive missile attack, Russian troops attacked the energy infrastructure of the Lviv region. 15 825 30

car arson in Lviv Russian agent, who coordinated arson attacks on police and military vehicles in Lviv from prison, is exposed - National Police. PHOTOS The National Police exposed a Russian agent who coordinated arson attacks on law enforcement vehicles from prison. 3 943 16

TCR workers beat man in Lviv: reaction of military commissariat Lviv TCR on beating of man: Citizen hit military registration and enlistment office employee, and physical force was used in response In Lviv, TCR employees used physical force against a man, trying to push him into a bus. This happened after the man had hit one of the employees. 18 974 218

tcr busifies a lviv resident Three men in military uniforms and three in civilian clothes beat man and take him away in unknown direction in Lviv. VIDEO A video was posted online showing six men beating another man together and then pushing him into a car and driving him somewhere. 23 489 299 Previously in trend: War

School of FPV drones from Third Assault Brigade opened in Lviv Third Assault Brigade opens FPV drone school in Lviv The Third Assault Brigade's FPV drone school has started in Lviv as part of the expansion of the Kill House Academy initiative. 2 218 3 Previously in trend: War

Pre-trial restraint for Farion’s murder suspect extended until March 4, 2025 Farion’s murder: Zinchenko’s preventive measure extended until March 4 The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Lviv has extended the measure of restraint for Viacheslav Zinchenko, a suspect in the murder of Iryna Farion, in the form of detention until March 4, 2025. 2 172 54

Police identify criminal involved in damaging Menorah in Lviv In Lviv, 19-year-old boy damaged Hanukkah menorah: police detained criminal. VIDEO On Wednesday, January 1, on Valova Street in Lviv, an unknown person damaged a Hanukkah menorah installed on the ruins of a synagogue. Law enforcement officers detained the suspect the next day. 9 020 201

Iryna Farion Street opened in Lviv Street named after Iryna Farion opened in Lviv. PHOTOS A street in Lviv was inaugurated in honour of linguist, politician and public figure Iryna Farion. 7 265 171

Man tries to bribe border guard in Lviv region Man offers €500 bribe to border guard to travel abroad in Lviv region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS At the "Shehyni" checkpoint in Lviv region, servicemen of the 7th Carpathian Border Guard Detachment recorded another attempt to bribe an official. 4 485 31 Previously in trend: War

In Lviv, a physics teacher scolded students and sent them to the front "’You should be sent to front, maybe you will die faster. Bl#thering, m#rons": in Lviv, physics teacher scolded students, was suspended. VIDEO At secondary school No. 30 in Lviv, a laboratory assistant and physics teacher told students during a class that they were supposedly to be sent to the front line to die quickly. The man was suspended from working with children. 17 825 129

Lviv bid farewell to its defenders Photos from Lviv street half hour apart: farewell to fallen Heroes and installation of Christmas Didukh. PHOTO Today, on 24 December 2024, Lviv bid a farewell to four soldiers who died at the front: Ivan Andreiv, Yurii Popyk, Vitalii Kryshtal and Yaroslav Semchyshyn. 8 057 23

accident in Lviv region on December 15 Fatal accident caused by drunk driver near Lviv: three victims in serious condition As a result of an accident on the Ternopil-Lviv-Rava-Ruska highway, three patients were taken by ambulance to the hospitals of the First Medical Association of Lviv. This was reported to Censor.NET by the press service of the hospital. 7 211 5

Accident in Lviv region on 15 December Drunk driver kills 7 people near Lviv. PHOTOS Seven people were killed and three injured in a large-scale road accident near Lviv. Police are investigating. 29 684 67

Lviv region: SBI exposes offenders who stole fuel from military unit They were taking and selling fuel from military unit: Organiser and 4 accomplices detained in Lviv region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation uncovered a large-scale fuel theft scheme at a military unit in Lviv region. The criminals took at least 20 tonnes of fuel from the territory of the unit every month. 3 347 11

Eliminating channel for smuggling men across border Scheme of smuggling evaders abroad: two "businessmen" detained - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards together with law enforcement officers exposed a scheme of men smuggling across the state border. 1 896 5 Previously in trend: War

Corruption in the Commercial Court of Lviv Region: former and current chairman detained NABU: Current and former chairman of Lviv Commercial Court demanded $1 million bribe The NABU and SAPO exposed the current and former chairmen of the Commercial  Court of Lviv region who demanded a bribe of USD 1 million from a representative of a private company. 5 181 20 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

rockets Enemy attacked energy infrastructure facilities in Lviv region: more than 500,000 customers are without power (updated) Russian invaders launched a missile attack on the Lviv region during a rocket attack. 5 268 4

Поранені на Львівщині Number of wounded in missile attack on Lviv region rises to three. PHOTOS On 17 November, in the morning, Russian troops launched rocket attacks in the Lviv region. One person was killed and three were injured. 3 753 1

наслідки атаки на Львівщину Attack of Russian Federation on Lviv region: woman died, two were injured. 6,000 people without heat due to damage to main pipe. PHOTO On the morning of 17 November 2024, the enemy attacked the Lviv region with cruise missiles. 7 513 26

Колишня лікарка обіцяла військовому вплинути на МСЕК For $5,000, she promised to influence MSEC officials to obtain disability group: Former doctor exposed in Lviv region. PHOTO A woman from Lviv was exposed and served a notice of suspicion for promising $5,000 to influence regional MSEC officials to make a positive decision on the disability group. 1 386 4