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Memorial Service For Fallen Soldiers Takes Place In Ukraine

Last updated: 2022/08/24 at 5:44 PM
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People across Ukraine have been marking Independence Day – a day which coincides with the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion.

In the western city of Lviv, dignitaries and families have attended a ceremony at the graves of fallen soldiers in Lychakiv cemetery, 31 years after liberation from Soviet rule.

People walk alongside a military guard at a ceremony at the graves of fallen soldiers in Lychakiv cemetery
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A woman and man stand among graves at a ceremony for fallen soldiers in Lychakiv cemetery
A woman stands among graves and flags at a ceremony for fallen soldiers in Lychakiv cemetery

Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov says he “had no idea” that after achieving independence his country would one day be at war with Russia.

Speaking in a live interview with Ukrainian TV, Reznikov said that after the USSR collapsed in 1991 he was “sure we’d be friends with our neighbours”.

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“Trust me, I had no idea that our closest neighbour would turn out to be the most impudent and cunning one,” he says.

The Ukrainian defence minister used imagery from JRR Tolkien’s novel The Lord of the Rings to add that he was convinced of Ukraine’s victory.

Russian troops have been referred to as “Orcs” (the soldiers of the Dark Lord of Middle Earth) on social media by Ukrainians since the invasion.

“We’re with the power of light, and light is definitely more powerful than darkness,” says Reznikov.

“We will defeat the Orcs, and trust me, the country of Mordor will disintegrate into separate statelets.

“We will definitely see its disintegration. And we’ll stay united and independent.”

It’s a big day in Ukraine, which is marking 31 years of freedom from Soviet rule – as well as six months since an invasion by Russia.

Here’s a quick look at what’s been happening today.

  • President Zelensky vowed to “liberate” all occupied Ukrainian territory, without “concession or compromise”
  • President Biden has confirmed $3bn (£2.5bn) of fresh US military support for Ukraine – the biggest American package yet – which will help Ukraine to acquire weaponry and equipment
  • Other Western leaders have again shown their public support for Ukraine; European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Europe was with Kyiv “today and in the long run”, while European Parliament President Roberta Metsola hailed Ukraine’s “brave fight”
  • Independence celebrations were scaled back as Zelensky warned of Russian attacks, but things have been relatively quiet so far
  • The Russian defence minister admitted that Moscow’s assault had slowed down – but claimed it was only to avoid civilian casualties.

Source: BBC

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