August 29 is commemorated in Ukraine as the Day of Remembrance for defenders who lost their lives in the fight for independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
In Odesa, the morning began with honoring the fallen heroes and laying flowers at the memorials dedicated to the military at one of the city's cemeteries.
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The Day of Remembrance for Ukraine's defenders, who fell in the fight for independence, was established by the Presidential Decree of Ukraine on August 23, 2019, to honor the bravery of servicemen and volunteers who sacrificed their lives for their homeland.
The choice of August 29 for this commemoration is significant, as it marks a decade since the powerful breakout of Ukrainian troops from encirclement during the Russian-Ukrainian war and the Ilovaisk operation, where the heroism of soldiers and volunteers was prominently displayed, resulting in the largest loss of Ukrainian warriors.
The sunflower has become the symbol of this day, as it represents the fields where hundreds of defenders gave their lives for the freedom and independence of our country.
