Society‘Huge price of freedom’: Ukraine marks Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers

Ukraine observes its eighth Day of Remembrance for Defenders on Aug. 29, honoring soldiers and volunteers killed for the country’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The date recalls the 2014 Ilovaisk tragedy, when Russian forces opened fire on Ukrainian troops withdrawing from encirclement. Cities held moments of silence and “Tables of Remembrance.”

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-08-29 09:16Original