Russia-Ukraine War: 2 Ukrainian soldiers get married amid crisis
Kyiv: The war in Ukraine has killed thousands, and uprooted millions from their homes. Amidst this chaos, the story of a couple getting married on the frontlines, donned in military uniform and serenaded by soldiers, is winning the internet.
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Videos circulating on social media platforms show the pair - Lesya and Valeriy - who are with the territorial defence, celebrating the nuptials near Kyiv.
Lesya can be seen holding a bouquet of flowers and both have champagne flute glasses in their hands.
Lesya and Valeriy are surrounded by their comrades who are heard singing the local tunes. One of the soldiers is seen playing tunes on a traditional Ukrainian musical instrument.
The bride is seen wearing a white veil, instead of a camouflaged helmet, and holding Valeriy's hands.
The video was first shared by Paul Ronzheimer, reporter for German news outlet Bild. It was later picked by several others, and has been viewed thousands of times now.
Russia's invasion, launched 13 days ago, has now intensified, with capital Ukraine's Kyiv, and other cities like Kharkiv, Mariupol and Sumy facing the heat.
