A newlywed police officer has been killed in a 'terror attack' in Lviv after the Ukrainian city was hit by multiple explosions.
Viktoria Shpylka, 23, died in the attack - which also left three people in critical condition and at least 22 others injured - earlier today.
The suspected terrorist attack happened as police responded to reports of a late-night break in - before at least two explosions went off near the city centre, according to authorities.
An initial blast went off after police arrived at the scene, while a second could be heard after more officers responded to the first explosion.
Tributes have since poured in for the young police officer, who was described by colleagues as 'sensitive, bright and sincere'.
They added: 'She knew how to support, listen and find a kind word even on the hardest of days.'
Ms Shpylka got married last year, with photographs showing her standing in her wedding dress next to her husband.
Other images posted as part of a tribute to the officer show her proudly wearing her police uniform.
Police officer Viktoria Shpylka, 23, (pictured) was killed during a 'terror attack' in Lviv
Ms Shpylka, who got married last year, is pictured in her police uniform
Footage shows the moment an explosion went off in the Ukrainian city of Lviv
Footage shows the aftermath of the fatal explosions which happened in the western Ukrainian city.
Smoke was seen rising into the air as people stood nearby rushed to help victims caught in the blasts.
A suspect has been arrested following the incident, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said.
'Police together with the SBU detained the alleged terrorist who attacked law enforcement officers in Lviv,' they added.
'Further operational measures and investigative actions are ongoing. We are identifying other persons involved in committing this crime.'
The suspect is a woman and Ukrainian citizen, according to Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi.
CCTV cameras captured the moment the explosion took place amid a suspected terror attack
Local police confirmed that Ms Shpylka, who was originally from Volyn, lost her life in the blast, The Sun first reported.
Ukrainian police said: 'During the night terror attack in Lviv, patrolwoman Viktoria Shpylka was killed. She is forever 23.
'A girl from Volyn, she served in Kherson and Lviv regions. Just last year she got married. Bright, sincere, faithful to her Oath.
'Today her future has been cut short. We remember. We will not forgive. Forever in the ranks.'
