Kyiv Renames Streets After Fallen Soldiers

Streets in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, are being renamed in honor of soldiers who lost their lives defending the country against Russia's invasion. Current Time correspondent Yulia Zhukova walked along the recently renamed streets and spoke with the loved ones of the fallen soldiers.
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[@Baystateboy125]

What a great tribute! They fought for their country and the people of Ukraine.

[@Baystateboy125]

@Tony Montana If they’re lucky, Putin will drop dead soon.

[@ronnienahem2635]

Tears for the heroes of Ukraine and freedom

[@U.H8]

❤️‍🩹🙏🏻❤️‍🔥

[@scott.baierscott2198]

Lmao they can end the war withnpwace talks. But hey that doesn't make Ukraine billions in aid money..

[@carisaunders2346]

Beautiful, so sad to lose a generation of strong, freedom loving men and women.

[@user-bc7ob9kj5g]

@@user-gc5nx3vk5r👏👏👏💩💩💩🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🤮🤮🤮👍👍👍🤓🤓🤓.

[@Michael-tk9ux]

Strong freedom loving 6 million Ukrainian women who fled and left behind their sons and husbands

[@CabrioDriving]

@@Michael-tk9ux bulshit. They were asked by those sons and husbands to do so. There is no place for children where is war.

[@afj_ramses8351]

@@CabrioDriving That's right !! 👍

[@chrishenderson6452]

A beautiful tribute to the hero's of Ukraine.

[@thesuncollective1475]

Seeing them alive and the loved ones they left behind really brings it home. My heart bleeds for them.

[@dusk6159]

These are the shield of Europe and the shield of their families, and of the next generation that will come thanks to them, in the soon-to-be safe eastern ukrainian lands of Europe that have been attacked for years and years, not knowing the peace they should've had, had they not been neighbouring Russia. Unbelievable tragedy. They won't ever be truly dead, though. That will always hold true.

[@dusk6159]

@Tony Montana Alright, mass-produced bot yt account from St. Petersburg

[@dusk6159]

@Tony Montana Goddamnit you goof, at least be aware of the russian main troll factory, while pulling laughable insults on the discipline of geography.

[@weezerr2d283]

Blessings to Ukraine 🌹

[@susanwestern6434]

Eternal memory to the heroes. RIP

[@agentsnakeplisskin]

Glory to our heroes! They are Never forgotten. 🇺🇸🇺🇦

[@nevermind8009]

@@user-gc5nx3vk5r Сам с дивана слезь!

[@user-bc7ob9kj5g]

@@user-gc5nx3vk5r= 👏👏👏go to hell poo💩pootin🤮🤮🤮💩💩💩🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺💩💩💩🤮🤮🤮👍👍👍🤓🤓🤓.

[@roxroywallace6963]

Hi,

[@nevermind8009]

@@scott.baierscott2198Kremlin bot?

[@scott.baierscott2198]

@Never Mind nope just an Americans that's making sure nothing goes to ukraine. The fact that Ukraine has just been told they need to start buying ammo and other equipment from the usa says it all. We don't care about Ukraine. Less then 19% support the war there. But hey you believe the western news saying ukraine is winning. They're not. They have lost over 25% land mass. But hey it's OK. You probably thought usa were stay in Afghanistan forever.. live your fantasy.. again most Americans don't support ot and this is an election year. So... the politicians will choose reelection over Ukraine

[@magupico6850]

Truly heroes soldiers ..

[@zlauriault]

Freedom holds a victory no tyrant can understand, and it is worth fighting for. These heroes are written in the hearts of Ukranian history forever, and the hearts of those around the world who understand what Ukraine is doing for the world. Разом до перемоги! Слава Україні! Героям Cлава! 💪🌻🌾

[@ross6343]

WELL SAID! SLAVA UKRAINI - HEROYAM SLAVA from here in USA

[@seratonin7004]

Another excellent choice by Ukraine to honour some of her many heroes. 🇺🇦

[@seratonin7004]

@@user-gc5nx3vk5r sorry, I cannot read this.

[@shortrandomusername]

Thank you for your kind words!!

[@seratonin7004]

@shortrandomusername You're welcome. My heart is constantly with Ukraine, and this is one small thing in my power to do - honour her heroes. There are so many stories of heroism in various forms. The Ukrainian people demonstrate courage, determination, selflessness and ingenuity - and do it with humour.

[@cats4terri]

I am crying too for you all, we do feel your pain people of Ukraine, there are not enough streets to have names of them all, but street names like " The Heroes" "The Fallen Brave Ones" "The Defenders of Ukraine" would be nice, then when we have the victory, names with "Peace" and "Victory" Thank you defenders of Ukraine, your bravery is remarkable like the people. Slava Ukraine Heroyam Slava!! xxx💛💛💙💙💛💛💙💙

[@asbjornhansen1852]

huge respect and good style to pay tribute to those who defended the free democratic society Denmark stands by your side

[@theahalme]

May they all rest peacefully 🕊️🕯️

[@shortrandomusername]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@gomergomez1984]

These are the events that mainstream media should show about this war.

[@susansmith9263]

Such a tragedy. 😔 Young productive lives, snuffed out in their prime.😔 Rest in Power, Ukrainian Heroes. 💙💛⚘💙💛 Deep condolences to their loved ones. ⚘ 🇺🇲 🇺🇦

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

Very sad but we can remember and honor those who died serving Ukraine. After the war when Ukraine is free, I hope these streets with their stories will be in the tourist guide books and tours. Slava Ukraini. Heroyam Slava. 💪🇺🇦🕊🌻

[@clarechomyn9686]

Great idea to add them to a tour.

[@caferpeksen9334]

This is so sad to see a beautiful country turn into ruin.

[@kevinhoock9742]

Freedom can come at a terrible cost but is priceless !!! Bless the troops who keep Ukraine free....

[@user-gc5nx3vk5r]

Помоги, не пизди, нужна перемога, нужно мясо..

[@user-gc5nx3vk5r]

Приходи, помоги, не пизди, умри...

[@jasonforester7292]

Heartbreaking. Thanks for sharing this.

[@wernertognetti5956]

I have the utmost respect for all domestic and foreign fighters, partisans and volunteers fighting for the freedom of Ukraine. Slava Ukrayini ❤️🇺🇦🇺🇦❤️.

[@shortrandomusername]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@geniexmay562]

A beautiful and fitting tribute to Heroes! 💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙

[@leontinaleal3251]

Glory to HEROES may them rest in peace 🇺🇦💓🌻🌹✌️

[@1sola1verita]

A great decision!! No future generation should take for granted the cost and sacrifice these brave soldiers made for their country. .. Their memory will inspire future generations in Ukraine!

[@clarechomyn9686]

So beautiful and so heartbreaking. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava 🇺🇦

[@gabrielacentonzio-dyer9897]

EVERY FALLEN HEROE SHOULD HAVE A STREET NAMED AFTER THEM, HOPEFULLY IN THEIR HOMETOWN, AND EVERY BRIGADE AN AVENUE NAMED AFTER THEM.... AND IT SHOULD SAY HEROE OF UKRAINE.... GLORIOUS VICTORY TO UKRAINE....!!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kathleen7825]

SLAVA UKRAINE 🙏🌍🇺🇦🙏💗 God Bless Your Beautiful, Precious Souls 🙏🌍🇺🇦🌎🦅

[@user-gc5nx3vk5r]

Чем слава, что своих раненых добивает, как Ваш Фашизм?!?

[@speedoman_1413]

​​@@user-gc5nx3vk5r Explain how Ukraine is fascist. Cant wait to see what ruzzian propoganda makes you say

[@shortrandomusername]

Thank you for your kind words! Slava to Heroes!!

[@suecharnock9369]

true heroes, every one of them.

[@suomipoika90]

Thank you Roman and Andriy, Gob bless and never forget these brave soldiers.

[@kaine_r]

Rest in peace, heroes. Glory to them.

[@nolimanalaysay4999]

Sad truth about war... salute to your fallen heroes! Slava Ukraini from the Philippines!

[@floriandanzinger6027]

It's very nice to honour these men. They have truly deserved it. I wish there hadn't been so much reluctance in Western countries to supply the arms Ukraine asked for. Many precious lives could have been spared.

[@bigdaddyrat7854]

Good on Ukraine. Never forget. Slava ~ Ukraini

[@kcmann7997]

So sad But so good at the same time , GOD BLESS UKRAINE

[@user-gc5nx3vk5r]

Приедь в окоп ВСУ. , тебе будет ещё лучше..

[@shortrandomusername]

Thank you for your support!

[@amandawoods8323]

Brave, fearless Defenders of Ukraine, Humanity and Democracy Worldwide 🌐. Glory to The Defenders. Not " fallen " .

[@symar09]

Ces héros de la liberté ne seront jamais oubliés Mes sympathies aux familles

[@KiatHuang]

What men these were! A fitting tribute to their optimism, decency, selflessness and bravery.

[@stacey_1111rh]

Rip to all of the fallen. 🇺🇦✌🏼

[@ryanhartnett530]

Heroes never die!! Glory to the Heroes💙💛

[@LV_CRAZY]

In honor of these heroes let us, the people of the United States give the people of Ukraine whatever is useful to end this war of Russian aggression. Let's start with 1000 F-16s and 10,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles!!

[@powerrangerofchrist591]

🥺🙏

[@MH-YouTube-Controlled]

It's heartbreaking and so respectful. ❤️

[@nikos.1644]

holy shit... this war is so awful :´(

[@toneottesen4764]

Tears are falling for u who gave the ultimate sacrifies! Heroyam slava! Blue heart, yellow heart! Love from Norway...

[@karilu3777]

I couldn't help myself crying while watching this video. There's no words to comfort those families who have lost there loved ones. Respect to those fallen heroes.

[@U.H8]

💙👍🏻💛Same thing with me ✨😔💫💫💫

[@vanhoanh7314]

Thanks your Ukrainian 🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@profefabianaaguero8464]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@sassylupyforever]

💔💔💔💔💔 I am speechless. They died at such young age

[@apolloniusofalexandria6544]

Glory to fallen heroes....for freedom

[@VolodymyrPrykhodkoG]

Україна шанує своїх героїв!

[@clalmeida67]

This is so sad! SLAVA UKRAINI AND ITS HEROES!!💙💛 Love from Portugal! ☮

[@letsnottalkaboutname8719]

Rest in peace. God bless your family. Thank you for your contribution.

[@pianobylaraine6739]

My condolences to all of you and I pray God will have mercy on Ukraine and bring victory and peace soon. ❤

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Love to all...

[@peteraltman7056]

That brought tears to my eyes. I hope those QR codes that tell about the soldiers for whom the streets are named are also in English. I wish to visit them someday.

[@apply303]

thank you

[@jennyvanwyk4796]

Good for you what a wonderful idea bless Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@paintballusa1658]

Very nice way to remember the Ukrainian Fallen Heroes 👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@candykane4271]

I am so sad and proud. Sad for the women left.

[@MrJdsenior]

Sad, their tears make me tear up. Ukraine really knows how to honor their heroes and their fallen. If I could nominate one, I would nominate the guy that blew himself up under that bridge going into Kyiv, to stop the Russians who were right there, as he didn't have time to get away and then blow it. That is the ultimate kind of hero, as well, giving up his life for many others, and I expect he saved a BUNCH of people with his sacrifice. I can't even imagine living in Ukraine right now, and for all those that are, I'm sorry Russia exists, and that you live next door.

[@ruuuuudooooolph]

So long as Ukraine stands they will live forever. Glory to heroes.

[@aormonde]

Slava Heroim

[@Shemay224]

Glory to these heroes🙏🙏🙏

[@lilibr7466]

Un honor bien dado.

[@1midnightfish]

We should be naming streets after these guys all over the world 💔❤🖤

[@achooothanks]

Godspeed Ukraine.

[@Soraab25]

Salute to Brave soldiers who died in the battle of this aggression war. Your names not be forgotten GLORY TO HEROES SLAVA UKRAINIAN 💛💙💛💙🇮🇳❤️

[@larrybarnes3920]

Lest we forget Respect R.I.P the fallen 🇺🇦👍👍🇦🇺

[@billyjohnesterhuizen6340]

WHAT A GREAT HONNOR IT MUST BE ..... MAY GOD BE WITH UKRAINE TILL THE END AND GIVE THEM VICTORY.. THIS IS THE BIGGEST TRIBUTE A FALLEN SOLDIER CAN EVER RECEIVE IN HIS COUNTRY. WHICH HE GAVE HIS LIFE. ....GLORY TO UKRAINE !!!!

[@jessicaaguilar6435]

You will all be remembered not just in Ukraine but by the whole world! Tears and love to all Ukrainians! My prayers for you to be protected and to survive this terrible war! Slava Ukraine!

[@larrybarrett5810]

Excellent Move , I’m USA we name military bases

[@carolinebjerkelund767]

What are the names on these bases? Do you know the history of the men's names?

[@larrybarrett5810]

@@carolinebjerkelund767 Navy Seals , Green Berets , Rangers .

[@carolinebjerkelund767]

@@larrybarrett5810 Um, those are not names. Those are divisions in the military.

[@larrybarrett5810]

@@carolinebjerkelund767 Names of Fallen come from those Divisions

[@carolinebjerkelund767]

@@larrybarrett5810 Bases in the States are not named after fallen soldiers. Google may help you out about the names of bases and the history of the men. I would not brag about many of these men's names on the bases in the States.

[@TomWaldgeist]

Saddening

[@lukeamato2348]

Thats decent , they deserve recognition for their sacrifice

[@Glostahdude]

A crying shame your country has had its very bright future diminished with the deaths of all these bright young men…. Ukraine MUST NOT FALL. NEVER GIVE IN!! We are with you! We are backing you! Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ✌️

[@borgao]

So sad....but they made the ultimate sacrifice so their families can live in freedom.....may God keep them by His side.

[@PavelMarkovic88]

they need more streets

[@harjindarwaliya4289]

Love love love

[@bernardotorres4659]

That is very , very , appropriate.

[@aA-ye1cf]

Warriors of Ukraine will NEVER be forgotten. Slava Ukraine

[@bibi.isanazi]

😢 rest in peace, each hero changed the country and the world.

[@colinskelding8959]

Blessings to the Ukrainings that have fallen and those still fighting.

[@minadeguzman6424]

Yes! Present-day heroes need to be remembered now by the people for whom they are fighting for. It will also serve as a reminder the people the cause of what they are fighting for. These causes are for the freedom of Ukraine from russian oppression and aggression, Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, democracy and freedom. Victory and strength to Ukraine always and forever!

[@rammlady6225]

All of them, beautiful brave humans, God bless them❣️🇸🇪🌻🇺🇦

[@steelmen1886]

😥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦

[@imaginemetoo]

Such a hard watch seeing these beautiful young people before they were murdered by putlers horde! Eternal memory Dear beauties 💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛 SLAVA UKRAINI HEROES DEFENDERS OF FAMILY, LIFE , FREEDOM AND SOVEREIGNTY! KARMA TO THE INVADERS 💤🕳️

[@Zerg435]

They will never be forgotten, even the unnamed Ukrainian soldiers will ever be in our hearts.

[@dmansf49ers71]

Though I am incredibly proud of the brave young Heroes of this war, as an old man I have a heartfelt kinship with the old timers. May you know peace.... SLAVA UKRAINI 💯💪🙏❤️

[@cskvision]

No words seeing this but героям слава 🇺🇦🇨🇦

[@jasonkorring2533]

R.I.P. Hero

[@lindalou8120]

So very sad that all these young people are fighting and dying, my heart breaks for their loved ones. Their names will live on thanks to this wonderful idea...Here in the UK we are praying for the victory of the Ukraine people over a tyrant and freedom for the opressed generations in Russia x

[@MrTuinslang]

Heroes will never be forgotten. Slava Ukraini. Heroyam Slava

[@vl135]

Героям Cлава! The free world stands by your side 🇺🇦

[@evacaraballo2647]

My God is so sad 😢😢😢😢😢😢🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇸🇺🇦😢

[@tessietesoro7407]

👍👍👍

[@crazycatlady183]

💙✊🏻💛

[@dougalportree603]

Heroyim Slava! 🇬🇧❤🇺🇦

[@rainieresguerra4780]

A fitting tribute of a grateful nation to its fallen heroes. May those who died in defense of Ukraine and its people's freedom be always remembered and cherished not only by Ukraine but also those who believe in freedom as a right of a sovereign Country.

[@berndell2405]

Fantastic! ✌️🇳🇿🇺🇦

[@scottmarquardt3575]

I need a poster of the Russian guy that took a gun to the recruiting office and killed everyone. Then hollered "now we all shall be free" while getting arrested.

[@rarra4]

Heroyam Slava!