Kyiv declares day of mourning after Russia's deadliest attack in months
Kyiv declares July 3 a day of mourning (photo: Getty Images)
Kyiv has declared Friday, July 3, a day of mourning for those killed in the largest Russian attack on the capital. State flags will be flown at half-mast, and all entertainment events will be canceled, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko said.
According to the mayor, state flags will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings in Kyiv that day. The city authorities also recommended lowering flags on state-owned and privately owned buildings.
In addition, all entertainment events are prohibited in the capital.
Vitalii Klitschko also said that the search and rescue operation at the damaged residential building in the Darnytskyi district is ongoing. Rescuers continue searching for people trapped under the rubble.
According to the latest data, 17 people were killed in the Russian attack.
Attack on Kyiv on July 2
During the night of July 2, Russian forces carried out one of the largest combined attacks on Kyiv since the start of the full-scale war. The enemy simultaneously used ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as attack drones.
Destruction and damage were recorded at more than 30 locations across nearly all districts of the capital. The Darnytskyi district was hit the hardest, where part of a nine-story residential building was destroyed by a direct strike. Residential buildings, a medical facility, an emergency medical services substation, a hotel, and a number of other facilities were also damaged.
According to the latest data, about 90 people were injured in the attack.
