Highlight of the day: A shooting occurred near the center of Lviv. As a result of the conflict, one of the men fired several shots from a traumatic weapon toward his opponent. The victim was hospitalized.

Read also: In Lviv, a funeral wreath was thrown into the crowd during an action for women's rights. In a comment for "Tvoe Misto", the spokesperson for the Lviv regional police stated that about a hundred people were present at the event, and a counter-protest also took place. Regarding the throwing of the wreath, it is not considered an offense.

Topic of the day: World War III? Portnikov and Marynovych on the division of the world and scenarios for Ukraine. Has World War III already begun? Why does the West still fear the collapse of Russia, and what place can Ukraine occupy in the new world order? Publicist Vitaliy Portnikov and human rights activist and Soviet-era dissident Myroslav Marynovych discussed these challenges and global changes during the second meeting of the "Club of Experts" community at the "Tvoe Misto" media hub.

Read also: Anniversary of the Lviv pseudo-synod, which "liquidated" the Union of Brest. How it happened. The synod was initiated by Soviet special services in 1946.

Key events:

1. More than 75,000 women serve in the AFU: the number of female service members has increased over the year. Ukrainian women serve as commanders, medics, scouts, and signalers.

Read also: Getting to know Shevchenko better: events in Lviv for the remembrance days of the poet and artist. We have collected events in Lviv that will help you get to know Taras Shevchenko better. This year marks the 212th anniversary of his birth and the 165th anniversary of his death;

2. Scandal surrounding the "Hospitallers" fundraising: claims of non-transparent use of funds appeared online. Commander and founder of the medical battalion Yana Zinkevych assures that the organization is ready for audits and is preparing a financial report.

Read also: Have utility tariffs changed in March and what to expect this spring. There are no special changes in March, but the validity of some tariffs ends on April 30;

3. A fire broke out in a restaurant on Rynok Square in the center of Lviv. Staff and visitors of the restaurant were promptly evacuated from the building.

Read also: 38 dry grass fires were recorded in the Lviv region in one day: rescuers warn of fines. Rescuers managed to prevent the spread of fire and save five buildings from destruction.

And: From March 9 to 20, several trams in Kyiv will change routes due to track repairs. A temporary route will be organized to transport passengers from Kontraktova Square to Taras Shevchenko Square;

4. Heart under attack in spring: why the risk of cardiovascular diseases increases. In spring, due to temperature fluctuations, changes in atmospheric pressure, and weather sensitivity, well-being often worsens: weakness, headaches, dizziness, or rapid heartbeat. Additionally, the heart is affected by the war, anxiety, and stress, which can provoke increased blood pressure and exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Read also: Spring allergy attacks: why you shouldn't constantly take pills and what really helps. "Tvoe Misto" spoke with medics and learned how to recognize seasonal allergies and what will help alleviate their symptoms;

5. First spring flowers appear in Lviv. Photos. For Lviv residents, it is already a kind of spring tradition to take photos near the first flowers after a long winter.

Read also: Migratory birds are already returning to the Lviv region. An expert told which ones and when. "Tvoe Misto" spoke with an ornithologist who explained which birds have already returned to the region and which others to expect in the near future.

And: Lviv animal shelter is expanding. At what stage is the new location outside the city. The new shelter will be located 50 kilometers from Lviv. Construction of a new location for dogs is also underway nearby.

Situation at the front: According to the General Staff, since the beginning of the day (as of 22:00, March 8), there have been 120 combat engagements, of which 18 were in the Pokrovsk and the same number, 18, – in the Kostiantynivka directions. Also, the enemy attacked 17 times in the Huliaipole direction and 7 – in the Sloviansk direction.

The enemy launched 50 airstrikes, dropped 178 guided aerial bombs, used 5,900 kamikaze drones and carried out 2,660 attacks on settlements and positions of our troops.

Read also: Drones attacked an oil logistics facility in the Krasnodar Krai of the RF: a fire broke out at the "Armavir" station. This is an important oil logistics facility of the RF.

Have a nice day! Glory to Ukraine!