The traditional ninth all-Ukrainian run Honouring Warriors, Running for the Heroes of Ukraine will be held online this year. Residents of the Bucha community are invited to join the annual tradition of honouring the memory of Ukraine's defenders.

This was announced in a post by Bucha City Council.

The reason is purely one of safety. Because of the threat of enemy shelling the event is held without large gatherings — which is exactly why the organisers moved it online.

The format lets everyone cover the chosen distance alone or with family, in a convenient and safe place. There is no tie to a particular park or street.

Participants are offered three options: 2 kilometres, 5 kilometres and 10 kilometres. There are no fitness requirements — everyone picks a distance to suit themselves.

The date is the same for all: 29 August. The organisers describe the location briefly — any safe place of your choosing.

On this day Ukraine marks the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders who died fighting for the country's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The run is tied to that date.

The organisers stress that every step is a mark of respect and gratitude to those who gave their lives for Ukraine.

As a reminder, Bucha had already held a run of its own in early August.

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