Destroyed Russian military vehicles are on display in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's independence day on Wednesday.
Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991.
Over 50 Russian military vehicles, including some which are gutted or charred, are lined up for 700 meters along the boulevard next to Independence Square.
Many people came to see them, with some visitors climbing on the vehicles and having their pictures taken.
A 17-year-old who came with her family said that while the mood is depressing as civilians are being killed in the war, the destroyed tanks show how strong the Ukrainian forces are. She said Ukraine will defeat Russia.
A man who brought his 5-year-old son said that the tanks look scary but they make him proud of Ukrainian troops fighting against Russians.
Ukraine declared independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991.
Over 50 Russian military vehicles, including some which are gutted or charred, are lined up for 700 meters along the boulevard next to Independence Square.
Many people came to see them, with some visitors climbing on the vehicles and having their pictures taken.
A 17-year-old who came with her family said that while the mood is depressing as civilians are being killed in the war, the destroyed tanks show how strong the Ukrainian forces are. She said Ukraine will defeat Russia.
A man who brought his 5-year-old son said that the tanks look scary but they make him proud of Ukrainian troops fighting against Russians.
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Summary
Displayed in Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day, over 50 destroyed Russian military vehicles are exhibited. These charred and gutted tanks mark Ukraine's independence declared from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991. Visitors find them depressing yet symbolic of Ukrainian strength in the
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220821_06/
Date: Aug. 21, 2022
Created: 2022/08/21 20:08
Updated: 2025/12/09 14:12
Last Read: 2022/08/21 20:08