Ukraine honors fallen defenders, buries unidentified soldiers at National Military Cemetery
Events marking the nationwide Day of Remembrance of Ukraine’s Defenders who died fighting for the country’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity were held at the National Military Memorial Cemetery (NMMC), along with the ceremonial burials of three service members whose identities have not yet been established.
On the Day of Remembrance for Ukraine’s Defenders who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, ceremonies were held at the National Military Memorial Cemetery. The event saw the burial of three unidentified service members, whose identities have yet to be determined. Notable attendees included Kyrylo Budanov, Iryna Vereschuk, Vitaliy Kim, Vsevolod Chentsov, Denys Uliutin, Oksana Ferchuk, Oleksandr Pivnenko, military personnel, clergy, and the families of the fallen defenders.
At 9:00 a.m., the group observed a Minute of Silence, paying homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of Ukraine.
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