Independence Day In Lviv, Ukraine by Mykhaylo Palinchak / SOPA ImagesMykhaylo Palinchak
In Lviv, on August 24, Ukraine's Independence Day, a tribute was paid to those who died in the war against the Russian occupiers at the Field of Mars memorial. During the commemorative event, all those gathered lit candles and laid flowers at the graves of those who gave their lives for Ukraine. The ceremony was also attended by relatives of the fallen soldiers, active servicemen and their comrades, city and regional leaders, clergy, and the public. "We must honor our defenders and remember the price of this victory," said the wife of one of the fallen Ukrainian soldiers. Relatives of the deceased soldiers were seen near the graves. A ceremony to honor fallen soldiers was held at the Field of Mars in Lviv, where heroes who gave their lives for Ukraine's independence are laid to rest. Against a backdrop of yellow-and-blue banners waving above the crosses, hundreds of people gathered to remember those who never returned from the war. Relatives and friends of the deceased, active military personnel, as well as city and regional leaders, gathered at the graves and memorial plaques. The atmosphere was filled with grief and deep respect for the heroes. People brought flowers, lit candles, and hugged each other, trying to share the pain of loss. The young faces of the fallen heroes, captured in portraits near the crosses, were visible. This is a reminder that the highest price has been paid for the country's sovereignty and future. The presence of military personnel, clergy, and ord
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