Ukraine marks Day of mourning, commemorating victims of war

On Wednesday, June 22, Ukraine marks the Day of mourning and commemorating the victims of war.
The commemorative date has been set by decree of President of Ukraine of November 17, 2000.
On the morning of June 22, 1941, the troops of Nazi Germany invaded Soviet territory without declaring war. The invasion was followed by massive airstrikes on military and strategic sites, as well as residential areas of the cities across the country.
Ukraine suffered huge losses in the bloody war, losing more than 5.5 million civilians and 2.5 million soldiers.
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko takes part in today`s vigil.

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