8 October declared a Day of Mourning for the victims of the Russian attack

Today, 8 October, people observe the memory of those who died as a result of the massive Russian attack in the night between 7 October. The enemy strikes took the lives of civilians, including children, and caused significant devastation to residential buildings. This is reported by

In the Day of Mourning message it is emphasized that the Russian aggression took lives, destroyed homes, and left families without loved ones.

“Russia has taken away the most precious thing again. It destroyed homes, brought pain, and left a void that cannot be filled by anything,” the message says.

The most severe consequences of the Russian attack were suffered by Pryluky in Chernihiv region. As of the morning of 8 October, the number of those killed in the city has risen to 22 people, including five children. Another 54 people were wounded, among them seven children. This was reported by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

According to rescuers, the search-and-rescue operation at the site of the Russian strike continued throughout the night. Emergency workers were clearing rubble and dismantling dangerous structures of damaged buildings. During the rescue work, emergency responders managed to save 15 people, including one child.

The final consequences of the Russian strike remain unknown for now, as the search-and-rescue operation has not yet been completed.

Recall that on the night of 7 October, Russian troops carried out a massive combined attack on Kremenchuk in Poltava region. The city suffered significant damage to its housing infrastructure.

According to the mayor Vitaliy Maletsky, the aftermath of the shelling became one of the most extensive for the city’s residential sector since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion.