Afghanistan War Memorial, Military monument in Pechersk district, Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Afghanistan War Memorial features statues and inscriptions that honor Ukrainian soldiers who served in the Soviet-Afghan War between 1979 and 1989.
The memorial, completed in 1994, stands as a testament to the thousands of Ukrainian soldiers who participated in the decade-long Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan.
Regular ceremonies at the memorial bring together veterans, families, and citizens to commemorate the impact of the Afghan War on Ukrainian society.
The memorial sits between the Pechersk Lavra monastery and the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War, with guided tours available.
The monument incorporates symbolic elements representing military service through sculptures that depict the experiences of soldiers during wartime operations.
Location: Kyiv
Inception: 1994
GPS coordinates: 50.43267,30.55626
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:24
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