Kyiv: A war is raging between Russia and Ukraine in which a Ukrainian military couple got married and their video went viral on social media.
According to a report by a foreign news agency, Lycia Flemonova and Valery Flemonova of the 112 Brigade deployed to defend Kyiv got married yesterday.
Pictures of the newlyweds have also been shared on Kaif Post’s official Twitter account, in which the bride and groom in uniform can be seen holding a bouquet in their hands.
Today, in the field conditions of #UkraineRussiaWar, two fighters of the 112 brigade of the territorial defense, Lesya and Valeriy got married. The military chaplain married them. pic.twitter.com/5g7MNDQ5zZ
– KyivPost (@KyivPost) March 6, 2022
It can be seen in the video that the bride and groom are dressed in their military uniforms at the wedding, the video has been watched by millions of users so far.
This couple, Lesya and Valeriy, just got married next to the frontline in Kyiv. They are with the territorial defense. pic.twitter.com/S6Z8mGpxx9
– Paul Ronzheimer (ronzheimer) March 6, 2022
The wedding took place on a busy Ukrainian highway, and was attended by soldiers wearing grenades and weapons, as well as journalists wearing bulletproof jackets.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaly Klitschko and his brother boxer Vladimir also arrived to congratulate the newlyweds.
“We are determined to push back the enemy and take back our lands and win,” the military bride said after the wedding.