Kyiv declares 7 July a Day of Mourning after deadly Russian attack

Kyiv has declared Tuesday 7 July to be a Day of Mourning in memory of those killed in Russia's attack on the Ukrainian capital on 6 July.

Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

Quote: "7 July has been declared a Day of Mourning in Kyiv in memory of those who were killed in the enemy's largest-ever attack on the capital. Flags will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings across the city. We also recommend that the national flag be at half-mast on state-owned and privately owned buildings throughout the capital."

Details: All entertainment events have been cancelled.

Background:

• As of 10:00, the death toll from Russia's attack on 6 July had risen to 11, while 46 people, including two children, were known to have been injured.
• The previous large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv took place on 2 July, killing 30 people. 3 July was also observed as a Day of Mourning in the capital.

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