Best moments of 25th Independence anniversary parade by Censor.NET's correspondent. PHOTOS Ukraine's capital city of Kyiv saw a military parade on Aug. 24, the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. 214 417 267 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016
March of Unbowed takes place in Kyiv as part of Independence Day celebrations. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) March of Unbowed took place in downtown Kyiv, attended by relatives of fallen anti-terrorist operation (ATO) fighters and the Heavenly Hundred heroes, as well as by volunteers, doctors, and military chaplains who assist the Ukrainian military at the front line. 141 002 229 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016
Heavenly Hundred heroes commemorated by presidential family. PHOTOS Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko, his wife Maryna and their children commemorated the heroes of the Heavenly Hundred that were killed in bloody events of EuroMaidan in February 2014, on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine' Independence. 22 876 97 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016
25th independence anniversary military parade took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) A military parade on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day is taking place on Khreshchatyk Street and Independence Square in Kyiv. 161 739 370 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016
"Happy birthday, Ukraine!" - 122nd Battalion fighters congratulate Ukrainians on Independence Day. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers who serve in the Avdiivka industrial area -- one of the hottest spots at the front line in the Donbas -- recorded a video congratulation on the occasion of Independence Day. 34 139 126 Society
"Independent Ukraine turned 25. It's only the beginning!" - country leaders congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day Ukraine's leaders and prominent politicians have extended their congratulations to the nation on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the country's independence. 34 974 299 Ukrainian Politics
Ukraine celebrates 25th anniversary of independence On Aug. 24, 1991, the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic adopted the Declaration of Independence of Ukraine. 40 510 336 Ukrainian Politics
Kyiv subway to see another painted train, - City Administration Deputy Head Sahaidak. PHOTOS A train painted by Spanish artist Okuda will be operating in the Kyiv Metro. 19 342 33 Kyiv News
"Getting ready for anything; we'll see how it goes," - Ukrainian soldiers in Donbas before Independence Day. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers deployed near the village of Orikhove in the Luhansk region are in for unpleasant surprises from the Russian militants on the Independence Day of Ukraine. 17 640 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War
Kyiv saw final rehearsal of Independence Day parade. PHOTOS+VIDEO On Monday, Aug. 22, the final rehearsal of the parade dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day took place in downtown Kyiv. 90 963 219 Ukrainian Politics
UK embassy congratulates Ukrainians on Independence Day. VIDEO The employees of the British Embassy in Ukraine congratulated Ukrainians on Independence Day by reading a passage from Lina Kostenko's famous novel "Marusia Churai." 19 246 39 Ukrainian Politics
“We created new army from scratch in two years and now have means to protect our state,” - Poroshenko invites Ukrainians to attend parade President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has invited Ukrainians to attend the Independence Day military parade on Kyiv’s Khreshchatyk Street. 54 427 447 Incidents
Military march-past for 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence rehearsed in downtown Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO The center of the Ukrainian capital was blocked Friday afternoon (Aug. 19) due to a rehearsal for Independence Day of Ukraine military parade. 183 914 498 Incidents
"We are marching for the guys who gave their lives for our country," - police officer, Donetsk airport defender Yevhen Zhukov on military parade. PHOTOS Military parade is important for any soldier. It is demonstration of fighters' honor, commemoration of killed heroes, and manifestation of support by the society. 43 343 41 Ukrainian Politics
Ukrainian military rehearse Independence Day parade in new uniform. VIDEO Another rehearsal of military parade that will take place on Aug. 24, the 25th anniversary of Ukrainian Independence, was held, with the military wearing new uniform of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 61 945 69 Society
Ukrainian servicemen in newly developed uniforms rehearse Independence Day’s military parade. PHOTOS Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak visited a rehearsal of the March of Independence scheduled to be held on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence in Kyiv, Aug. 24. 122 674 322 Kyiv News
Ukraine’s largest trident formed with tractors and harvesters by farmers in Kropyvnytskyi. VIDEO In Kropyvnytskyi city (former Kirovohrad), the farmers arranged tractors and combines to form the largest Ukrainian national emblem ever. 33 829 73 Society
"Our soul is in Ukraine": Ukrainians-volunteers from Italy, Greece and Portugal held flash mob in Lviv dedicated to Independence Day. VIDEO Ukrainians-volunteers from Italy, Greece and Portugal together with their colleagues from Lviv organized the "Ukraine is above all" flash mob in the center of the city. 8 803 49 Society
Independence Day military parade’s first rehearsal held near Kyiv. PHOTOS The first rehearsal of the combined forces military display as part of the March of Independence scheduled for Aug. 24 was held at Antonov plant’s takeoff strip near Kyiv Aug. 2. More than 200 soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine took part in it. 43 455 136 Incidents
Soldiers of Ukrainian Army's 93rd brigade dedicated a video to Ukraine's Independence Day. VIDEO Soldiers of the 93rd brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine created a patriotic video dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day. 91 072 196 Ukrainian Politics
March of Independence in Kyiv was held with joy, tears, and flowers for heroes. PHOTOS The march held on the Independence Day of Ukraine, Aug. 24, is a very important event aimed at uniting Ukrainians and praising soldiers who are currently at war in the east of the country. 50 916 78 Incidents
Independence March in Kyiv. PHOTOS Independence March on occasion of the 24th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence took place in the center of Kyiv. The ceremony was attended by both the current leadership of the country and former presidents Leonid Kravchuk, Leonid Kuchma and Viktor Yushchenko. 69 310 297 Ukrainian Politics
War of Independence is still on, - Poroshenko August 24, these days, is a major holiday for Ukraine. 17 028 254 Ukrainian Politics
Independence March on Khreshchatyk. LIVESTREAM Today, Ukraine celebrates the 24th anniversary of its independence. 92 634 379 Ukrainian Politics
British diplomats in vyshyvankas congratulate Ukraine on Independence Day. VIDEO The employees of the British Embassy in Ukraine congratulated Ukrainians on the occasion of the Independence Day. 15 384 119 Incidents
Bird's-eye view of Kyiv parade rehearsal. VIDEO Final rehearsal of the Independence Day parade in Kyiv proves there will be no military equipment this year - only marching soldiers. 52 799 206 Ukrainian Politics
Independence Day Military parade rehearsal held in Kyiv. VIDEO The rehearsal of the military parade that will be held on Independence Day, took place in Kyiv Aug. 24. 44 341 269 Incidents
Rehearsal for parade dedicated to Independence Day held on Kyiv’s Khreshchatyk Street. PHOTOS The rehearsal for the parade dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine took place in the main street of the State - Khreshchatyk Street today at 7 p.m. 69 321 289 Incidents
"You are Independence of Ukraine," - public service video dedicated to Ukraine's Independence Day. VIDEO A video has been released in the Internet, created on the initiative of the Presidential Administration of Ukraine together with the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance and the Ukrainian Crisis Media Center, dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine. 18 594 68 Ukrainian Politics
Situation aggravates in Donbas, Independence Day to be "hot", - Lutsenko For several weeks on, eastern Ukraine has seen escalation of not only shelling, but also of raids by pro-Russian militants. 56 424 389 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Defense Ministry shows Ukrainian Army preparing for Independence Day military parade. PHOTOS The Ministry of Defense has shown its preparations for Ukrainian military parade dedicated to the Independence Day. 41 981 192 Incidents
Deutsche Welle: Ukraine Has Changed In Two Weeks More than in Twenty Years. The thing that politicians talked about for 20 years has happened. In the east and south of the country the Russian language received the regional status. The ruling Party of Regions hopes that the new law will help it to win the elections. 41 269 298 Previously in trend: Language Issue
Tymoshenko Addresed the Nation: Rise up and Fight! No One has the Right for Civil Strife. AUDIO In her address regarding the Independence Day, Tymoshenko said that Ukrainians are being "deprived of their hope, the power tries to take away their dream by stomping our set path to the better future". 22 131 1 112 Ukrainian Politics
Opposition Meeting Resolution: Mafia Regime Threatens Ukrainian Independence. VIDEO In the course of the Independence Day meeting, the opposition has adopted a resolution. 5 867 74 Ukrainian Politics