Kyiv declares day of mourning after Russia's largest attack
Photo: May 15 has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv (Getty Images)
Tomorrow, May 15, has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv for those killed in the latest massive attack on the capital, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
According to Klitschko, flags will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings across the city.
City authorities also recommended flying national flags at half-mast on buildings of all ownership types, both public and private. In addition, all entertainment events in Kyiv will be banned on May 15.
Debris removal is still ongoing at the damaged residential building in Kyiv’s Darnytskyi district. Rescue workers continue search-and-rescue operations.
"As of now, it is confirmed that seven people have been killed," the mayor said.
Horrific night in Kyiv
On the night of May 14, Russian forces launched one of the largest attacks on the Ukrainian capital. Several districts of the city came under attack, but the most severe damage was reported in the Darnytskyi district.
An enemy missile struck a residential nine-story building directly, completely destroying one section of the apartment block.
Patrol police have already released footage showing the first minutes after the strike, with officers and residents rescuing wounded people from damaged apartments.
Rescue operations at the site of the building collapse are still ongoing. According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, at least 20 people are still considered missing.
