Kyiv declares 21 August day of mourning after Russian attack

Anastasia Prots - 20 August, 08:47

A damaged building. Photo: State Emergency Service of Ukraine

A day of mourning has been declared in the city of Kyiv on 21 August for those killed in a large-scale Russian attack on the capital, which claimed the lives of 12 people.

Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

Quote: "21 August has been declared a day of mourning in Kyiv in memory of the victims of a large-scale enemy attack on the capital."

Details: Flags will be flown at half-mast on all municipal buildings in Kyiv. State institutions, private businesses and organisations have also been asked to lower the national flags.

All entertainment events in the capital will also be banned on 21 August.

Klitschko said emergency crews are continuing their work to deal with the aftermath of the Russian attack in the Solomianskyi, Sviatoshynskyi and Darnytskyi districts.

Background:

Russian forces attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles on the night of 19-20 August, with explosions reported across the city. A residential building and a children's hospital have been damaged and fires have broken out.
The latest figures show 12 people killed and 34 injured.

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