A recent Russian missile strike on the western Ukrainian city of Lviv has resulted in the tragic deaths of a mother and her three daughters, leaving only the father, Yaroslav Bazylevych, as the sole survivor. The attack occurred while the family sought refuge in the staircase of their residential building, which was thought to be a safe area. Yaroslav survived because he had gone to fetch water from their apartment at the time of the strike. The assault killed seven people in total, including children, and is part of a recent escalation of violence, with another attack in Poltava killing over 50 just a day prior. The incident has generated widespread grief and led to tributes from local officials and the community, highlighting the family's close-knit nature and the loss felt by those who knew them. The mayor of Lviv expressed heartfelt condolences, emphasizing the collective sorrow experienced by the city.