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Ukraine celebrates Independence Day amid mounting tension in east

Ukrainian servicemen take part in a military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2015 to celebrate Independence Day, 24 years since Ukraine gained independence from the Soviet Union. (AFP)

Lena Savchuk

Press TV, Kiev

Ukraine has marked its independence day amid mounting tension in the east. Thousands of people gathered in the capital Kiev to see servicemen march through the streets to celebrate the day. Our correspondent in Kiev, Lena Savchuk reports. 


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