Ukrainian Independence Day military parade in Kiev (12 images)

Amid growing tensions in a war with Russian separatists, Ukrainian military units marched during an Independence Day military parade in Kiev on Aug. 24, 2015.

Ukrainian military march during the Independence Day military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2015. UPI/Ivan Vakolenko

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Ukrainian Independence Day military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2015. UPI/Ivan Vakolenko

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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko attends the Independence Day military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2015. UPI/Ivan Vakolenko

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Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko speaks during the Independence Day military parade in Kiev on August 24, 2015. UPI/Ivan Vakolenko

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