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In wake of strikes, Lviv mayor says Ukrainians will continue to resist Russian attacks

From CNN

Andriy Sadovyi, mayor of the western Ukrainian city of Lviv — one of the cities hit yesterday and today by Russia — said that the strikes fuel Ukrainians’ determination.

“Russia spreads fear. They will get the opposite result. Ukrainian people become stronger, powerful and resist. It is our war for independence,” he told CNN’s Kate Bolduan.

The head of the Lviv regional military administration said there were “three explosions at two energy facilities in the Lviv region” on Tuesday. Sadovyi told CNN that 30% of electricity was out in his city after missiles affected water and power, but the situation is improving.

He called for air defense systems, as other Ukrainian officials have, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, have underscored to foreign leaders.

Sadovyi also said the city needs new generators, especially heading into the winter.

“I expect tough situation [in the] next months,” he said.