Ohio's bridges, buildings lit up in blue and yellow to honor Ukraine

Several bridges and buildings in Ohio are displaying blue and yellow lights to honor the people of Ukraine after Russia's invasion of the country last week.

The lights were turned on after Ohio Governor Mike DeWine directed the Ohio Department of Transportation to turn on the state's two lit bridges in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag.

“This is a way to show our support of the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russia’s unprovoked attack on their country,” DeWine said. “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.”

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Gov. Mike DeWine encouraging others to do the same

DeWine is encouraging others to help support Ukraine.

“I also urge other public and privately-owned building owners to join us in demonstration of deep concern about the senseless attack on Ukraine,” he said. “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."

Here is a selection of pictures of Ohio's bridges and buildings that were lit up to support Ukraine.

Dublin's pedestrian bridge

Veterans’ Glass City Skyway Bridge in Toledo

I-75 bridge in Dayton and George V. Voinovich Bridge in Cleveland

Licking County courthouse

Progressive Field

Cleveland skyline

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio's bridges, buildings light up in blue, yellow for Ukraine