In Kyiv, according to preliminary data, more than 20 thousand citizens took part in the procession from St Volodymyr's Hill to the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.
This is reported by the National Police.
“As of 13: 45, the column of believers lined up and went in the direction of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra. According to preliminary data, more than 20,000 citizens are taking part in the event,” the report says.
To ensure public safety and order during religious events, all units of the Kyiv Police, military personnel of the National Guard, employees of the state emergency service and attached forces of other regions were involved, the National Police said.