Kharkivens launched 35 balloons into the sky to mark the birth of Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko convicted in Russia, coordinator of Kharkiv’s euromaidan, Vladimir Chistilina, said.
The action took place next to volunteers’ tents “All for Victory” installed at Freedom Square in front of the Regional State Administration. People gathered in Ukrainian embroidered shirts, with
People gathered in Ukrainian embroidered shirts with yellow-blue ribbons. The balloons were launched to celebrate Nadia’s 35th birthday, said Chistilina while denying it was a political act.
“People came to support Nadia. For many, Nadia is a symbol of the country, a kind of emblem or flag. On her birthday, we would like to congratulate her, not only as a fighter but as a person, as a woman, wish her health and a speedy return home,” added Chistilina.
According to him, people’s written congratulations were offered to her family.
