Ukrainian military couple reunites, marries while fighting invasion | USA TODAY

Lesia and Valerii have been fighting to protect their country and hadn't seen each other since Russia's invasion began.

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A Ukrainian couple were married near a checkpoint on the outskirts of Kyiv amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

Lesia Ivashchenko and Valerii Fylymonov, Ukrainian territorial defense members, tied the knot on Sunday. The bride was seen carrying flowers and wearing a white veil during the ceremony.

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15 comments

  1. Best of wishes to this new couple. Hopefully better times ahead💝

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  4. This is one of a kind wedding of our century and modern history. Best wishes to you in the difficult moment. Ukrainian will prevail for your happiness

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    He is coming back soon😌…….

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