The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, April 18. Click here for updates from April 17.
5 Missiles Strike Lviv, Mayor Says
Multiple explosions believed to be caused by missiles have struck the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, according to witnesses there.
Lviv and the rest of western Ukraine has been less affected by the fighting than other parts of the country, and is considered to be a relatively safe haven.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi said on Facebook that five missiles struck the city and that emergency services were responding to the blasts. He said more details would follow.
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Ukraine Completes Questionnaire for EU Membership: Official
Ukraine has completed a questionnaire which will form a starting point for the European Union to decide on membership for Kyiv, Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s office, said.
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