May 2, 2015 marks exactly one year since pro-Kiev radicals had blocked anti-government protesters in Odessa's House of Trade Unions and had set the building on fire by hurling Molotov cocktails inside. The tragic incident saw at least 48 people killed and over 200 injured. Remembrance events have been held in Ukraine, Russia and several European countries in honor of those killed in Odessa's Trade House of Unions on May 2, 2014.
On May 2, 2014 pro-Kiev radicals and Right Sector blocked a group of anti-government protesters in Odessa's House of Trade Unions and set the building on fire, using Molotov cocktails.
Above: Mass riots at the Trade Union House in Odessa on May 2, 2014.
Above: Mass riots at the Trade Union House in Odessa on May 2, 2014.
At least 48 people died, including several who jumped to their deaths in an attempt to escape, and over 200 were injured as a result of the fire.
Above: Fire at the Trade Union House in Odessa on May 2, 2014.
Above: Fire at the Trade Union House in Odessa on May 2, 2014.
Local officials accused Kiev of covering up the actual death, claiming that at least 116 had been killed.
Above: Participants in the rally held near the monument to the Heroes of Khalkhin-Gol in commemoration of the tragic events which happened in Odessa's Trade House of Unions on May 2, 2014.
Above: Participants in the rally held near the monument to the Heroes of Khalkhin-Gol in commemoration of the tragic events which happened in Odessa's Trade House of Unions on May 2, 2014.
Moscow has repeatedly urged Kiev to conduct a prompt and transparent investigation into the Odessa tragedy since the day of the massacre.
Above: A memorial event held near the Ukrainian embassy in Moscow in honor of those killed in Odessa on May 2, 2014.
Above: A memorial event held near the Ukrainian embassy in Moscow in honor of those killed in Odessa on May 2, 2014.
One year after the tragedy, Kiev authorities have not completed the investigation of the case and perpetrators have not been brought to justice.
Above: Women hold photos of their killed relatives commemorating the one-year anniversary of Odessa massacre as they gather on Kulikovo Field Square close to the site of the deadly fire in southern Ukraine on May 2, 2015.
Above: Women hold photos of their killed relatives commemorating the one-year anniversary of Odessa massacre as they gather on Kulikovo Field Square close to the site of the deadly fire in southern Ukraine on May 2, 2015.
More than 60 people have taken part in an event near the Ukrainian embassy in London commemorating victims of the 2014 Odessa massacre and demanding a thorough investigation of the murders.
Above: Rally commemorating victims of Odessa massacre in May 2014 is being held in London.
Above: Rally commemorating victims of Odessa massacre in May 2014 is being held in London.
Nationals of Russia, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, as well as an anti-fascist organization from Spain, took part in the commemoration event in London.
Above: Rally in commemoration of Odessa victims in London on May 2, 2015.
Above: Rally in commemoration of Odessa victims in London on May 2, 2015.
Above: Odessa citizens hold rally in commemoration of people killed in the Trade House of Unions on May, 2014.
Above: A poster with a crossed-out swastika lies on flowers as people attend a meeting in Odessa on May 2, 2015 in memory of those who died in a fire at the Trade House of Unions.
Above: A memorial event held near the Ukrainian Embassy in Moscow in honor of people killed in Odessa on May 2, 2014.
Above: People release white doves during a meeting on Kulikovo Field Square in Odessa, southern Ukraine, on May 2, 2015 in memory Odessa massacre victims.
