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Death toll in Kyiv rises to 12, Friday declared Day of Mourning - mayor

The death toll in Kyiv from the enemy’s massive attack has risen to 12, and Friday has been declared a Day of Mourning, Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said.

Death toll in Kyiv rises to 12, Friday declared Day of Mourning - mayor

As of now, the death toll in Kyiv has reached 12 following the enemy's massive attack. In remembrance of the victims, Friday has been declared a Day of Mourning by Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko. Flags will be flown at half-staff on all municipal buildings in the city on that day, and it is recommended for state and privately-owned buildings in the capital to do the same.

So far, 12 deaths in Kyiv are confirmed to be linked to the attack. The State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine reported that 34 people have been injured in the Russian attack. Earlier, Klitschko had stated that at least 33 people were injured and eight were dead.

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