In the city of Lviv, a father said his last goodbyes to his wife and three daughters, victims of a devastating missile strike.
Yaroslav Bazylevych is the sole survivor of his family, as his wife, Evgeniya, and their daughters, Yaryna, Darya, and Emilia, tragically lost their lives in their own home.
A Grief-Stricken Community Gathers
At a tearful funeral service held at the Garrison Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, Yaroslav stood beside the open coffins of his loved ones.
The loss of his family has left an entire community in mourning, with friends, family, soldiers, and residents of Lviv coming together to pay their respects.
The church was filled with sunflowers, a symbol of Ukraine, as those who knew the family and even strangers from the city came to say their final goodbyes.
The Toll of the Russian Missile Strike
The missile strike that claimed the lives of Yaroslav’s family was part of a larger attack on Lviv that left eight people dead.
Among the victims were two soldiers, while the other six were civilians, including the Bazylevych family.
Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi expressed the collective sorrow of the city, stating, “Today is a difficult day… Russia killed all these people.”
The attack has left the community reeling, as the death toll from this senseless violence continues to rise.
Remembering the Bazylevych Family
Yaryna Bazylevych, 21, was a program manager in the Lviv – Youth Capital of Europe 2025 office.
Her sister, Darya, 18, was a university student, and their youngest sibling, Emilia, just seven years old, was a Girl Scout.
The tragedy of their deaths has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved them.
Heart-wrenching footage from the scene showed young Emilia’s body amid the rubble, a painful reminder of the innocence lost in this senseless attack.
A Nation Under Siege
The missile strike on Lviv is just one of many devastating attacks Ukraine has endured.
A day earlier, a massive strike on the city of Poltava claimed at least 51 lives and injured nearly 300 more.
The target was a military academy and a nearby hospital, where the destruction left many still trapped under the debris.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has vowed to hold those responsible accountable, while also urging international allies to bolster Ukraine’s defenses.
The Fight Continues
As rescue efforts continue and the death toll rises, Ukraine remains steadfast in its resolve.
The attacks have only strengthened the nation’s determination to fight back against the aggression, with Zelensky making it clear that Ukraine will not back down.
As the world watches, the hope is that justice will be served, and peace will one day return to a country that has seen far too much suffering.