- The Independence Day of Ukraine is celebrated in honor of the adoption by the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR in 1991 of the Act of Proclamation of Independence of Ukraine. This is a political and legal document that certified the new status of the Ukrainian state.
After the August putsch in Moscow, an extraordinary session of the Verkhovna Rada of the Ukrainian SSR on August 24, 1991 proclaimed the independence of Ukraine and the creation of an independent state — Ukraine. This meant that the Ukrainian state has its own indivisible and inviolable territory, on which only the Constitution and laws of Ukraine apply.
In the same year, after the national referendum was held on December 1, 1991, 90.32% of citizens voted for the independence of Ukraine.
💙💛 Happy Independence Day of Ukraine!
Thank you to everyone who fights for our independence on the battlefield and contributes to the approach of victory. Bright memory of those who gave their lives for our future.
Let’s resist! We will win!
Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦
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Ukraine is celebrating its biggest national holiday for the third time in the conditions of a brutal full-scale war unleashed by Russia.
As a reminder, on the occasion of the National Flag Day and the Independence Day of Ukraine, 486 events are expected to be held in the regions (except Donetsk, Luhansk, Sumy and Kherson). The National Police has engaged the maximum number of law enforcement officers for security.
144 events will be held just before the Independence Day of Ukraine, August 24.
Police teams, investigative and operational groups, groups of explosives experts, canine experts and other services will be involved in ensuring enhanced security measures. The National Police emphasizes that citizens should also take care of their own safety.
Also, the US Embassy in Ukraine warned that in the coming days, in connection with the approach of Independence Day, which Ukraine celebrates on August 24, it is possible to increase Russian missile and drone attacks both at night and during the day. Corresponding warning diplomatic institution published August 21.
The disclaimer applies to all regions of Ukraine and is addressed mainly to US citizens residing in Ukraine. As the US Embassy emphasized, the increased risk of Russian missile and drone attacks will persist in the coming days, including the weekend.
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