Afghanistan War Memorial

The Afghanistan War Memorial is a monument in Kyiv featuring statues and inscriptions honoring Ukrainian soldiers who fought during the Soviet-Afghan conflict. The site stands between the Pechersk Lavra monastery and the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.

The memorial was completed in 1994 to honor thousands of Ukrainian soldiers who participated in the Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989. Its creation reflects Ukraine's need to remember and process this chapter following independence.

Regular ceremonies here bring together veterans, families, and citizens to commemorate those lost in the Soviet-Afghan War and honor their memory in the community.

The memorial is easy to locate between two well-known landmarks and is accessible from the main pathways in the area. Visitors should allow time to read the inscriptions carefully and observe the sculptural details that tell stories of those remembered.

The sculptures incorporate symbolic details representing soldiers' personal experiences during warfare, crafted to convey emotion without sentimentality. Visitors often notice how the artistic choices create powerful connections to individual stories within the broader narrative.

Location: Kyiv

Inception: 1994

GPS coordinates: 50.43267,30.55626

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02