Il sole ha tramontato Kiev il 1279 ° giorno dell’invasione su vasta scala. “Ho visto una bandiera ucraina e sono scoppiato in lacrime.”

Occupation feels like an unending trial — but the hope to see their flag hoisted over their homes gives strength to those Ukrainians still under Russia’s grip.

During the eighth-month Russian occupation of Kherson in Ukraine’s south, physics teacher Viktoriia Dolhoborodova refused to work for Russians, rejecting the education system the Kremlin tried to impose.

On Ukraine’s National Flag Day, we shared her story of seeing Ukraine’s flag hoisted after months of occupation — a moment millions of people are still waiting for.

Wow I love this! Bless her sweet heart, fly that flag high.🇺🇦

Good night Kyiv, have a safe and peaceful night.🩵💛