Mourners gathered at a military cemetery in Bucha, Ukraine, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, to honor fallen soldiers who died defending their country. Families, comrades, and officials paid tribute with flowers, prayers, and solemn salutes, as Ukrainian flags waved over the graves. The ceremony underscored the deep personal and national grief, as well as the enduring resilience of those left behind. Among the mourners were soldiers, civilians, and loved ones, standing in the snow to remember the ultimate sacrifice of Ukraine’s defenders. (VX Photo/ Louis Lemaire-Sicre)