Devastation in Lviv: Nova Ukraine's Warehouse Lost in Attack

Attack Overview

In a devastating early morning assault, Russia executed one of the most significant drone and missile attacks seen in recent months across Ukraine on November 20, 2025. A staggering count of 476 drones and 48 missiles unleashed terror upon various targets, including residential buildings, energy facilities, and vital logistics hubs, amid freezing temperatures. The fallout was catastrophic: at least 25 innocent lives were lost, including three children, while more than 80 individuals sustained injuries.

During this nationwide aggression, Nova Ukraine's medical warehouse located in Lviv, a city in Western Ukraine, faced total destruction. Thankfully, the organization reported that none of its staff members were harmed during the attack.

Impact on Humanitarian Operations

The medical warehouse was a crucial facility, stocked with essential medical supplies, in-kind donations, and critical medical equipment meant to support hospitals and clinics throughout Ukraine. The obliteration of this inventory has immediate and far-reaching consequences for medical teams already grappling with extraordinary pressures in a war-torn nation.

CEO of Nova Ukraine, Ambassador Erin E. McKee, expressed immense gratitude that all team members are safe, emphasizing the profound impact on humanitarian aid. "Strikes like this aim to dismantle our humanitarian supply chains just as winter approaches. They will not be successful," she stated resolutely.

Immediate Response and Challenges

Oksana Gologorskaya, Vice President of Medical Projects, voiced her concerns, stating, "Our partners depend on these supplies every single day. Losing any portion of this stock creates immediate gaps for medical teams who are functioning under constant missile threats." The organization is mobilizing efforts to reroute equipment and source replacements swiftly, ensuring that medical professionals and healthcare facilities will not encounter interruptions in care amidst such dire circumstances.

The operations team at Nova Ukraine wasted no time in responding to the devastation; they promptly secured the site and launched a comprehensive damage assessment. Staff members have been working tirelessly to catalog losses, and the organization pledges to communicate verified information once it is safe to do so.

Humanitarian Mission Continues

While some shipments may face delays and certain equipment may not arrive as planned, the medical team is already reaching out to partners and grantees to keep them informed. Nova Ukraine is in a race against time to redeploy and replace the supplies crucial for the operational functionality of over 600 hospitals and medical clinics supported across the country.

Founded in California as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Nova Ukraine is headquartered in Palo Alto and is dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and services to the people of Ukraine, along with raising awareness about Ukraine in the United States and globally. Since its inception, the organization has played a pivotal role in supporting Ukraine's struggle for liberty by delivering essential aid, fostering self-sufficiency, and advocating for international solidarity.

To explore their mission further, or to find out how individuals can lend support, visit their website at www.novaukraine.org. Photos and additional media inquiries can also be directed to Igor Markov at 424-332-8999 or via email at [email protected]