A year since Russia’s deadly missile attack on Vinnytsia killed 29 people

During an air raid, two missiles were shot down by the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces over the region, and two unfortunately hit the city center. Russia launched missile strikes from the Black Sea.

Back then 29 people were killed, including three children, in particular a 4-year-old girl Liza. 200 people were injured.

Photo: European Union in Ukraine

In addition, almost 50 residential buildings were damaged, located not far from the site of the attack. Windows were smashed, doors were broken, walls were damaged, and partitions were completely destroyed.

As a reminder of the victims, 29 sakura trees were planted on Peremohy Square. Efforts are also underway to create a monument and a memorial park at the site of the attack.

Photo: State Emergency Service

July 14 was declared the Day of Mourning for the victims in the city. The State Flag of Ukraine with a black ribbon should be at half-mast on the administrative premises of the city council, executive bodies of the city council, municipal enterprises, institutions and organizations throughout the Vinnytsia city territorial community.

On the day of the anniversary of the tragedy, the head of the Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration wrote on Telegram: "Pain. Screams. Tears. Black smoke, the smell of burning. And hatred... boundless hatred for those who committed this terrible crime. The day when I saw with my own eyes the terrible face of war... Russian terrorists took 29 lives of a peaceful city. Three children... they will never become adults. More than 200 wounded, scars and crippled souls, forever broken destinies. We remember everyone with pain in our hearts. We will never forgive... We will survive and win, just like the airplane on Victory Square did that day!"

He also posted a video with the moments of last year's Russian terrorist attack.