Lviv and Kryvyi Rih were under Russia's massive attack

At least seven civilians were killed and 47 were wounded in Lviv in the early hours of Sept. 4 amid Russia's attack against Ukraine, Lviv Oblast local authorities reported. Children were among the casualties. The fatalities included two girls aged 9 and 14, another child, a 50-year-old nurse at a local clinic, and a man, authorities informed.

Over 50 residential buildings had been damaged in the central part of the city, and two medical institutions and two schools were damaged.

On the morning of September 4, explosions shook Kryvyi Rih as a rocket struck a civilian infrastructure facility in the city center, injuring five people and causing significant damage to more than ten high-rise buildings. The head of the Defense Council of Kryvyi Rih, Oleksandr Vilkul, reported the attack, noting that the blast wave from the missile impact led to the widespread damage.

According to Serhiy Lysak, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, the injured include women aged 62, 83, and 84, as well as a 70-year-old man. Additionally, a 10-year-old girl was hospitalized due to her injuries, while the other victims are receiving treatment at home. The attack also caused damage to a hotel, with its structure severely impacted from the first to the third floors, and shattered windows in several nearby high-rise buildings.

Lysak further detailed that four educational institutions, multiple cars, a pharmacy, and several shops in Kryvyi Rih were also damaged. "The terror of civilians does not stop," he remarked, underscoring the ongoing threat to non-combatants in the region. Photos of the damage were shared to highlight the severity of the situation.

Russian forces struck a university building in Sumy

On September 3, a Russian airstrike damaged a university building in Sumy, a city in northeastern Ukraine, injuring at least one person, according to regional authorities. The Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported that Russian forces likely employed a glide bomb in the attack. Emergency services responded swiftly and were present at the scene.

Following the initial strike, several more explosions were reported in Sumy, though details remain scarce at this time.

Sumy Oblast, which shares a border with Russia's Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod regions, has been subjected to daily attacks. On September 1, Russian forces targeted a center for social and psychological rehabilitation of children and an orphanage in Sumy, injuring 18 civilians, including six children.

To date, approximately 21,000 residents have been evacuated from Sumy Oblast, including 5,000 children, as the region continues to endure frequent and intense bombardments.

Death toll of Russia's attack on Poltava rises to 53 as rescue operation continues

The death toll from the Russian attack on Poltava on September 3 has risen to 53 after another body was discovered in the rubble, the State Emergency Service reported on September 4. The attack, which involved two ballistic missiles, also left around 298 people injured.

The missiles struck the Military Institute of Communications and a nearby medical facility, partially destroying the educational institution's building. Rescue operations continued through the night, with 25 people saved, including 11 who had been trapped under the debris. As of 10:30 a.m. on September 4, five more individuals are believed to be trapped.

State Emergency Service spokesperson Oleksandr Khoruzhnyi provided updates on national television, and Defense Ministry spokesperson Dmytro Lazutkin refuted claims that any ceremonies were taking place near the military institute at the time of the attack. He confirmed that students were in class and promptly moved to shelters following an air raid alert.

Poltava Oblast Governor Filip Pronin condemned the attack, calling it a "crime against humanity," as Russian forces continue to target Ukrainian cities in their ongoing campaign of terror.

Russia attacks Ukraine with 42 targets overnight

Ukrainian air surveillance troops from the Air Force detected and monitored a total of 42 air targets. These included two Kh-47 M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles launched by MiG-31K aircraft from Russia’s Tula Oblast, two Kh-22 cruise missiles launched by Tu-22M3 aircraft from the airspace over the Black Sea, six Kh-101 cruise missiles launched by Tu-95MS aircraft from Russia’s Volgograd Oblast, three Iskander-K cruise missiles launched from temporarily occupied Crimea, and 29 Shahed-131/136 attack UAVs launched from Russia’s Kursk Oblast.

Foreign Minister Kuleba submits letter of resignation

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has submitted his resignation, according to a report by the speaker of Ukraine's parliament, Ruslan Stefanchuk, on Sept. 4. Stefanchuk mentioned that Kuleba's resignation would be considered during an upcoming plenary meeting, though no specific date was provided.

Lawmaker Oleksandr Merezhko commented on the situation, describing it as part of a "big reshuffle" that had been anticipated for some time. He suggested that the change might be related to the challenging times ahead, particularly the difficult autumn and winter Ukraine is expected to face.

Kuleba, who has served as foreign minister since 2020, has played a crucial role in Ukraine's diplomatic efforts, especially in strengthening ties with international allies during the full-scale war. Despite earlier rumors of his dismissal in August 2023, Kuleba had expressed a calm attitude toward the possibility, stating that he would only step down if requested by the president or if he found himself in fundamental disagreement with Ukraine's foreign policy.

During the attack on Lviv, the Russian Federation killed almost the entire family

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi announced the tragic death of a family in their home following a recent attack. The victims included Yevheniya and her three daughters, Yaryna, Daryna, and Emilia. The only survivor of the attack was Yaroslav, the father of the family.

In a heartfelt post, Sadovyi shared a photo of Yaroslav's daughter, Yaryna Bazylevych, who was 21 years old and worked in Lviv's "European Youth Capital 2025" office. The mayor expressed his deep sorrow, stating, "I don't know what words to use to support Yaroslav's father. Today we are all with you. My sincere condolences and blessed memory."

The loss of this family has deeply affected the Lviv community, and Sadovyi's message reflects the collective grief and support for Yaroslav during this difficult time.