In Photos: Ukraine Marks Defenders Day Amid Ongoing Invasion

Ukraine on Sunday marked Defenders Day with a series of events in Kyiv to honor veterans and fallen members of its armed forces.

The holiday, which comes amid the 19th month of Russia's full-scale offensive, has been celebrated every Oct. 1 since 2015.

Here's a look at Sunday's events:

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