Ukraine's capital awoke to air raid sirens as the nation observes its Independence Day exactly six months since Russian invaded. Authorities banned large gatherings, fearing the national holiday might bring heavy Russian missile attacks on Kyiv.
“Six months ago, Russia declared war on us., all of Ukraine heard explosions and gunshots. ... On February 24, we were told: You have no chance. On August 24, we say: Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!” Zelenskyy said in an Independence Day message.
.” Russia now holds large swaths of the country’s east and south, but its gains accumulated slowly. Neither country has revealed how many troops it has lost during the six-month conflict.to train and equip Ukrainian forces to fight for years to come, U.S. officials said. Several officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid package before a public announcement.
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