The Bucha community has honoured 53 residents for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence — for courage, civic engagement and support for the armed forces.

This was reported locally.

Awards handed to residents of the Bucha community for Independence Day. Photo: Bucha City Council
Awards handed to residents of the Bucha community for Independence Day. Photo: Bucha City Council

Servicemen received the Medal for the Defence of Ukraine — an award for those who defended the country with weapons in hand.

Community members were given Kyiv region distinctions and letters of thanks from the mayor of Bucha.

Awards handed to residents of the Bucha community for Independence Day. Photo: Bucha City Council
Awards handed to residents of the Bucha community for Independence Day. Photo: Bucha City Council

The list includes soldiers and veterans, volunteers and civic activists. Those who hold the front, and those who hold the rear.

The ceremony was held outdoors, in the town park, with Ukrainian flags and sunflowers on the stage.

Awards handed to residents of the Bucha community for Independence Day. Photo: Bucha City Council
Awards handed to residents of the Bucha community for Independence Day. Photo: Bucha City Council

For Bucha such awards carry a particular weight. A town that lived through 33 days of occupation knows the price of everyone who did not back down.

As a reminder, Bucha went from a village to a town the world knows by name.

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