Ukraine's 1,000 Days of War Commemorated with Expanding Memorial

A makeshift memorial in Kyiv honors fallen soldiers with thousands of flags representing lives lost in the conflict.

Kyiv's Independence Square has transformed from a green lawn to a memorial site, marked by blue-and-yellow flags for fallen soldiers.
Each flag is hand-marked with the name and date of a soldier's death, symbolizing personal sacrifices made during the conflict.
The memorial is a grassroots initiative, created by citizens to honor their loved ones in the absence of an official government tribute.
Families and soldiers frequently visit the site, adding new flags and participating in daily funeral ceremonies and moments of silence.
The growing memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing war and the heavy price Ukraine pays for its independence.