Our condolences to the victims in our sister city of Odesa.(March 2024)

Missile attacks on Odesa by the Russian military this month have claimed several lives.

According to Odesa, the attack on March 2^nd killed 12 people, six of whom were young children, including a four-month old infant.

Another attack took place on March 15, damaging a recreation facility, private homes, a gas station and low-pressure gas pipeline, ambulances, and fire trucks. The attack resulted in 21 deaths, including rescue workers who were assisting residents.

Among the dead in the attack was former Deputy Mayor of Odesa Sergiy Tetyukhin. Mr. Tetyukhin visited Yokohama twice during his tenure, and was dedicated to the recovery and reconstruction of Odesa. The City of Yokohama offers its deepest condolences to the people of Odesa who are facing these tragic events. As a gesture on behalf of the city to express our condolences and wish that peace will return to Ukraine and the world as soon as possible, Yokohama Deputy Mayor Shiro and International Affairs Bureau Director General Hashimoto have placed flowers before the “Anchor Heart,” a symbol of Yokohama and Odesa’s friendship that is displayed at the Yokohama Port Museum.

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