Kelowna to mark anniversary of war in Ukraine with candlelight vigil
Global News
With the one year anniversary of the start of the war just days away, preparations are underway across many parts of the world to mark the grim occasion.
It was February 24, 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine.
With the one-year anniversary of the start of the war just days away, preparations are underway across many parts of the world to mark the grim occasion.
That includes Kelowna, where there will be a candlelight vigil.
“It’s very important to show solidarity with people of Ukraine,” said Denys Storozhuk, president of Kelowna Stands With Ukraine. “Their morale is, it’s high morale to fight, but it’s low morale to live because they don’t see the end as well to this war.”
Maksym Orlov and his wife Alla Shymko fled Ukraine only a week ago.
Speaking through a translator, Shymko said tearfully that nearly year-long air raids still trigger her.
“She still kind of wakes up and gets mobilized and then she realizes that she’s in Kelowna, Canada, and feels safe again.”
The couple plans to attend this Friday’s candlelight vigil — a day that coincides with Orlov’s 35th birthday.
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