Eight Civilians Killed in a Week: Dnipro Declares Day of Mourning After Russian Strikes

Mourning in Dnipro

According to Главком: A day of mourning has been declared in Dnipro for April 24, honoring those killed in Russian attacks on April 16 and 23. Mayor Borys Filatov issued the proclamation. Over the past week, Russian forces have claimed the lives of eight civilians in the city. The nighttime assault on April 23 alone killed at least three people and left ten others wounded.

Attacks on the City

In the early hours of April 23, Russian terrorists targeted Dnipro with drone strikes. In one central apartment building, floors six through nine of a single stairwell were completely destroyed. The attack also damaged the exhibition center of the Ukrainian Artists' Union and a musical instrument store. Across the city, damage was recorded at four locations, with at least 13 buildings affected and more than 500 windows shattered.

'Over the past week, Russia has cynically killed a total of eight civilians in Dnipro. Tomorrow, the city will observe a day of mourning for those lost in the attacks on April 16 and 23.' Borys Filatov

In response, the national flags of Ukraine will be flown at half-mast on city council buildings, municipal enterprises, and other public institutions. All businesses are encouraged to join the remembrance by displaying flags with black ribbons. Entertainment events, concerts, and the broadcast of cheerful music in public spaces are banned for the day.

This tragedy highlights the ongoing toll of the conflict in Ukraine, where civilians continue to suffer from military violence. The declared day of mourning serves as a crucial moment for the community to honor the dead and show solidarity with their families. Local authorities' restrictions on entertainment also underscore the gravity of the situation and their effort to foster an atmosphere of grief across the city.

The recent drone strikes on Dnipro have not only resulted in tragic losses but have also caused significant destruction to residential buildings. For a detailed account of how the strikes impacted the city's infrastructure and the casualties that followed, see our report on the devastating drone attack on Dnipro.