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Ukraine held the 'Bells' campaign initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska, where bells were hung on trees to honor the memory of children killed during Russia's full-scale war. The event took place in Darnytskyi district of Kyiv.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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The Bells campaign was initiated by First Lady Olena Zelenska, who called for hanging bells on trees to honour the memory of young Ukrainians.

The event was held in Darnytskyi district of Kyiv.

"Today we must honour the memory of all the innocent Ukrainian children who were killed. This event should become another powerful motivator for our struggle. For life, for the future of Ukraine!" - Serhii Popko

A commemoration ceremony was held in Kyiv during which authorities and citizens hung little bells on trees symbolizing the voices of killed children.

Pyrotechnic units are working in Bucha, Vyshgorod and Brovary districts to clear mined fields, though large areas remain untested.

Emergency services pyrotechnic calculations are working in the east of the country, providing assistance in Mykolaiv and Kherson regions.

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