PEOPLE takes a look at Ukraine half a year into the Russian invasion, as residents continue living through sirens and attacks but are learning to endure it Wednesday is Ukrainian Independence Day ...

and even more so following the full-scale invasion 2022, NATO forces have been a regular sight at these Independence Day parades. Along with the flypast, ground forces from various NATO states ...

Transportation Minister Miri Regev unveiled the list of individuals who will carry torches in this year's Independence Day ceremony ... managed to contain the invasion and continue their vigilant ...