Hundreds of people gathered in Kyiv on June 2 to honor the memory of Ukrainian journalist Iryna Tsybukh, who was killed in action while serving as a volunteer combat medic just days before her birthday. Tsybukh was killed on May 29 in the Kharkiv area, where Russian forces two months ago launched a major offensive against Ukrainian troops. She would have turned 26 on June. 1. The memorial service took place in St. Michael's Golden-Domed Cathedral, followed by a procession to Independence Square in the capital. To see the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Hundreds Honor Ukrainian Medic Killed In Kharkiv Days Before 26th Birthday
People in Kyiv pay their respects to Iryna Tsybukh, who was killed in the Kharkiv area on May 29 while serving as a volunteer medic.