Klychko honors memory of Heroes of Heavenly Hundred: We remember and honor everyone's feat
photo: Kyiv City Adminstration
The mayor of Kyiv Vitalii Klychko honored the memory of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred.
The mayor's press service reports.
On the day of the tragic events that took place on February 18 on Institutska Street and Independence Square, Klychko laid flowers at the place of execution of Ukrainian patriots on the Alley of the Heavenly Hundred.
"I still have the Maidan in front of my eyes these days… It became a battleground for the dignity of Ukrainians and the future of our state. Flames, shots, broken lives of the best patriots… We all remember and honor the feat of each Hero," Klychko said.
He stressed that every day of the struggle, from autumn 2013 to February 2014, was not in vain.
"And no matter how difficult it may be, we won't despair or deviate from the ideals and principles defended on Maidan. Eternal glory to the Heroes! And respect to everyone who fought and is fighting for the dignity and future of Ukraine. Who helped then and supports Ukrainian patriots today," Klychko stressed.
To recap, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a plan of measures to honor the heroism of the Revolution of Dignity participants and perpetuate the memory of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred for 2021-2025.
Seven years ago, on February 18, 2014, the most tragic stage of the Revolution of Dignity began in Ukraine. On the morning of February 18, 2014, the protesters organized a march to the Verkhovna Rada, which was called the "Peaceful Offensive." Citizens demanded that the authorities make decisions to overcome the crisis and resolve the situation in the country, primarily limiting the powers of the President of Ukraine by returning to the 2004 Constitution of Ukraine.
As a result of confrontations on Institutska and Hrushevskoho Streets, Kriposny Lane, Mariinsky Park, and Independence Square, 23 people died and 509 were injured; 37 of them were critical, and 85 were moderately severe.
