Monument to soldiers of Soviet war in Afghanistan

The Monument to Soldiers of Soviet War in Afghanistan in Kyiv is a stone structure bearing engraved names of those who died in the conflict from 1979 to 1989. The central design allows visitors to read and find individual names among those commemorated.

The memorial was established in 1994 to honor Ukrainian soldiers who served in the Soviet military campaign in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989. It marks an important chapter in the country's recent past.

The memorial serves as a gathering place where veterans come to remember those who died in the Soviet-Afghan conflict, keeping their memory alive through annual ceremonies. These gatherings show how the site remains meaningful in people's lives today.

The memorial is accessible daily at any time, with morning hours providing the best light for reading the engraved names clearly. Wide open paths surround the structure, making it easy for all visitors to approach and move around it.

Three capsules filled with soil from Afghan battlefields are buried in the memorial's foundation, creating a physical connection to the actual conflict sites. Though hidden from view, their presence adds a deeper layer of meaning to the commemoration.

GPS coordinates: 48.02146,37.81408

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43