A confrontation outside a National Guard facility near Kyiv on November 2 sparked allegations of mistreatment and a criminal investigation, while Ukrainian military officials warned that Russia was trying to exploit the unrest.
Active-duty Ukraine’s service members, veterans, adaptive athletes, and international competitors gathered in Kyiv for “IDU NA VY: Tryzna,” an international Mix Martial Arts (MMA) tournament organized by the Third Army Corps and Veteran Corps. Held to honor fallen Ukrainian warriors, the event brought together military and civilian fighters for an evening of combat sports, including martial arts duels and medieval knight battles.
“What’s the name of those creatures in Harry Potter that Luna Lovegood says only appear to you after you’ve seen death? Well, whatever they are, we’re all gonna be seeing them now forever.”