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Added on the 20/08/2022 10:37:27 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Ukraine's national flag and the flag of a Ukrainian infantry brigade fly over Kyiv, as the nation celebrates its Independence Day and marks the milestone of six months of war. IMAGES
Images of people walking and cycling on Independence Square in Kyiv on the Ukrainian Independence Day (national holiday in Ukraine), which also marks six months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24. IMAGES
Images of a military plant which was destroyed after being hit by a Russian strike, in the southwest outskirts of Kyiv. Some people walk past while others stop to look at the extensive damage. IMAGES
In Kyiv's Maidan Square, air raid sirens ring out at night after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow's advance in Ukraine is "going to plan" and Kyiv appealed for Western military aid on Thursday, even as the warring sides met for ceasefire talks. IMAGES
Images from Kyiv's Maidan Square on the sixth day of the Russian invasion. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.