Ukraine bans Independence Day rallies for fear of Russian rocket strikes
Local authorities in Kyiv have banned large public events, rallies and other gatherings related to the anniversary from Monday until Thursday
A boy waves a national flag atop of armoured personal carrier at an exhibition of destroyed Russian military vehicles and weapons, dedicated to the upcoming country's Independence Day, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the centre of Kyiv, Ukraine August 21, 2022.(photo credit: REUTERS/VALENTYN OGIRENKO)ByREUTERSUpdated:
