On July 28, representatives of the Dnipro State University of Internal Affairs (DSUIA) joined the citywide commemorative events marking the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine, members of volunteer formations, and civilians who were executed, tortured, or died in captivity.
The memorial ceremony took place at Krasnopillia Cemetery and was attended by representatives of regional and city authorities, military personnel, law enforcement officers, families of the fallen, members of the public, and clergy. DSUIA was represented by Acting Rector Ihor Mahdalina.
The participants honored the memory of the fallen with a minute of silence and laid flowers at the graves of the Ukrainian Defenders who gave their lives for the freedom and independence of Ukraine.
Today, Ukraine is observing this commemorative date at the national level for the first time. It was established by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in 2025 to honor all those who were executed, tortured, or died in captivity as a result of Russian aggression, and to preserve the memory of the victims of war crimes committed by the Russian Federation.
The memory of every person who never returned from Russian captivity will forever remain in the hearts of Ukrainians as a symbol of resilience, courage, and unwavering devotion to their country.
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