“The authorities of Ternopil, where 34 people were killed recently due to a Russian missile attack, decided not to put up a New Year’s tree, noting that after the tragedy the celebration in the usual way is impossible.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Shopka Illustrative photo from pixabay.com Source: the mayor of the city, Serhiy Nadal, Facebook
Direct speech of the mayor: “This year there will be no New Year’s tree on Theater Square. There will be a traditional Ukrainian shop. After the tragedy that happened to our city on November 19, we cannot celebrate Christmas and the New Year in the usual way this year. Almost 40 men and women of Ternopil will not celebrate the New Year 2026. Among them are six children.”
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Details: Nadal noted that the shoe is a symbol of reviving hope even in the darkest times.
“We remember those we lost. And we believe that the next year will bring peace,” said the mayor.
Prehistory:
- On the night of November 19, Russia struck an industrial facility and two residential buildings in Ternopil.
- The Air Force reported that Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles hit apartment buildings.
- As of November 23, it is known that this enemy attack took the lives of 34 people, including 6 children.
- Another 6 people – 2 men, 3 women and a child – are considered missing.