Kyiv has requested more arms to protect itself, and over the weekend it received promises of British tanks. However, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that more weapons will just exacerbate the conflict and has pledged to destroy the equipment.
Residents of Dnipro congregated close to the partially collapsed Soviet-style residential structure that was torn open by the strike on Saturday to buy hot beverages and snacks.
The emergency services announced the updated death toll, noting that three children were among the victims and that 29 people were still missing.
The Kremlin asserted that Russian soldiers were not at fault and cited an unproven internet rumour that Ukrainian air defence systems were to blame for the destruction.
“The Russian armed forces do not strike residential buildings or social infrastructure. They strike military targets,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
EU presidency holder Sweden condemned “in the strongest terms” the attack, with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson telling reporters that “intentional attacks against civilians are war crimes”.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also condemned the attack, with his spokesperson saying it was “another example of a suspected violation of the laws of war.”