Allies Honor D-Day Sacrifices as Ukraine Fights On

Dozens of D-Day veterans from World War II attended ceremonies in Normandy, France commemorating the 79th anniversary of the invasion that led to the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi control.
The ceremonies highlighted the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where Russia has occupied territory, drawing comparisons between WWII and today.
World leaders cautioned against direct comparisons but said Ukraine is fighting to free itself from an unjust aggressor, as the Allies did in 1944.
The commemorations honored the thousands of soldiers who died during the Battle of Normandy, especially the more than 4,000 who perished on D-Day itself.
Though the number of D-Day veterans still alive is dwindling, their legacies live on through memorials and a commitment to preserve their stories.