Kyiv: A young Ukrainian soldier and a young woman get married on the battlefield in Ukraine against Russia. Soldiers Valerie and Lesya were married on the 11th day of the war against Russia.
Local defense soldiers Valerie and Lesya have been living together for a long time without being married. Kyiv Mayor and former world heavyweight boxing champion Vitaly Klitschko congratulated the couple on their arrival. The ceremony took place near one of the Ukrainian military checkpoints.
The wedding video shared by Klitschko on Twitter quickly made waves on social media. The video shows Lesia and Valerie in military uniform singing while other soldiers applaud.
Today I greeted the soldiers of one of the battalions of the capital’s defense of the capital Lesya and Valeria. They have been living in a civil marriage for a long time, and now they have decided to get married. The ceremony took place next to one of the checkpoints.
Life goes on! And we will protect the life of Kyiv, Kyivites, our state! pic.twitter.com/ys2kNN12Ws
– Vitaliy Klychko (@Vitaliy_Klychko) March 6, 2022