OHIO — In solidarity with the citizens of Ukraine, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s office said that bridges across the state will be illuminated in Ukraine’s yellow and blue colors starting Tuesday night. 

DeWine’s office said that ODOT will change the lighting on the George. V. Voinovich Bridge, which carries I-90 in Cleveland over the Cuyahoga River, and the Veterans’ Glass City Skyway, which carries I-280 over the Maumee River in Toledo. Local officials will change the lighting on the Ashtabula Harbor Lift Bridge over the Ashtabula River, the Anthony Wayne Bridge over the Maumee River in Toledo and I-75 bridges in downtown Dayton. 

“This is a way to show our support of the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russia’s unprovoked attack on their country,” said DeWine. “I hope all Ohioans will join with the more than 42,000 Ukrainians living in our state and continue to pray for a peaceful end to this senseless Russian aggression.”

DeWine is calling on others to show solidarity with Ukraine. The governor’s office noted that the Ukrainian flag is flying at the Ohio Statehouse and Governor’s Mansion. DeWine also declared last Sunday a Day of Prayer and suspended the sale of Russian-made vodkas in state-run liquor stores. 

“In Ohio, we rally around those who need support, and this is a simple way to not only support those living in Ukraine but also our Ukrainian friends and neighbors living in Ohio,” DeWine said. 

The bridge displays are in addition to a number of buildings displaying support for Ukraine. Over the weekend, Cleveland’s Terminal Tower was illuminated in blue and yellow. Also, the Cincinnati sign attached to Cincinnati’s Duke Energy Convention Center displayed support for Ukraine. 

Both the mayors of Cincinnati and Cleveland said they would welcome Ukrainian citizens seeking safety amid the conflict with Russia.