The Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine - military personnel and members of voluntary formations, who fallen in the struggle for independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state, perpetuation of their heroism, strengthening of the patriotic spirit in society - is celebrated on August 29. It was initiated by the Decree of the President of Ukraine No. 621/2019 of August 23, 2019. On the same day, the memory of the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, who died in the performance of official duties in the struggle for independence, as well as during international operations to maintain peace and security, is also commemorated.https://univd.edu.ua/uk/news/13706