First 6,000 burial places prepared at the National Military Cemetery

The project of the national military cemetery. Project illustration: Ministry of Veterans Affairs website

The first 6,000 burial places have been prepared at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.

This was announced by the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal.

According to him, this year the construction of the first launch complex of the first stage was completed. In this regard, the first burials will begin in the near future.

«The construction of the second launch complex is underway. There is still a lot of work to be done. The state's task is to create the right conditions where everyone can pay tribute to our Heroes», said Denys Shmyhal.

He also noted that honouring the defenders of Ukraine is one of the key priorities of the state veteran policy.