• At least 40 people were killed in a Russian missile strike.
• Tearful neighbors and locals put flowers and cuddly toys.
• Others suppressed sobs as they stood behind.

At a temporary monument near an apartment building in the city of Dnipro, where Ukrainian officials claim at least 40 people were killed in a Russian missile strike, tearful neighbors and locals put flowers and cuddly toys on Monday.

After placing flowers on the seat of a transit shelter that had been converted into a temporary memorial for the attack victims on Saturday, a soldier limped away while wiping away tears.

The rising stack of toys and bouquets had a candle burning next to them.

Others suppressed sobs as they stood behind the impromptu monument and looked up at the collapsed apartment building where workmen were clearing the debris.

“We arrived here to take a look and pay our respects. The loss of lives makes it extremely difficult “Viktoria, age 63, stated.

“I want to say “Rest in Peace” to everyone who passed away and “stay strong” to everyone who is still alive. It is really tragic that lives were lost. Any one of us may have gone.”

Another local resident, 28-year-old Polina, came to lay flowers with her boyfriend and show solidarity.

Another neighbor, Lidia, 73, claimed that her son-in-law had offered to clear the debris when he arrived at the bomb site on Saturday but had been prohibited from doing so.

“They told him there were enough people. After some while, they departed “She spoke.

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