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UkrainePublished: 9 July 2026 at 08:37

Odesa declares day of mourning on July 9 after Russian attack

Odesa has declared July 9 a day of mourning for four people killed in a Russian attack the previous day.

Foto: Pravda — ziņas

The city of Odesa officially declared a day of mourning on July 9 following a Russian attack that claimed four lives the day before. The announcement was made by the head of the Odesa City Military Administration, Serhiy Lysak.

The mourning day honors the memory of the four victims. Lysak expressed condolences to their families and noted that the attack occurred on July 8. In addition to the four fatalities, two other people were injured.

Odesa has repeatedly been targeted by Russian strikes, and this incident highlights the ongoing suffering of civilians during the war. Specific details of the attack, including the weapons used, were not disclosed in the statement.

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