Funerals, Beauty Queens and Bombs: The Ukrainian city that won’t let Putin win
Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, is navigating life amidst the ongoing war with Russia. Despite the challenges, including military funerals and air raid sirens, residents strive to maintain a sense of normalcy. Mayor Andriy Sadovyi reports that the city has lost approximately 2,000 citizens, highlighting the heavy toll of the conflict on its community.
- ▪Lviv has lost around 2,000 citizens due to the ongoing war with Russia.
- ▪The city dedicates 20% of its budget to defense technology.
- ▪Military funerals and civilian life coexist in Lviv, with residents often pausing for moments of silence.
- ▪Air raid sirens frequently interrupt daily activities, including children's soccer games.
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Ukraine Funerals, Beauty Queens and Bombs: The Ukrainian city that won’t let Putin win Mayor Andriy Sadovyi says the city lost approximately 2,000 citizens and dedicates 20% of its budget to defense tech By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published May 26, 2026 2:41pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Inside Lviv: Ukraine’s ‘Unbroken City’ Fox News Digital reports from Lviv, where military funerals, civilian weapons training and beauty pageants coexist as residents struggle to preserve normal life four years into Russia’s war against Ukraine. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LVIV, Ukraine — As Kyiv takes a massive hit from Russia, another city seeks to carry on amid war.
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