Olha Kosteniuk
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What is celebrated on August 2 in Ukraine and the world
On the first Sunday of August, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to the new church calendar, the memory of the Protomartyr Stephen is honored, and according to the old one, the Prophet Elijah.
April 26 - Day of the Chernobyl Tragedy: Remembrance of the Disaster and Its Consequences
On April 26, 1986, the explosion at ChNPP contaminated 200,000 km² with cesium and strontium, 115,000 people were evacuated. Liquidators minimized the consequences, the exclusion zone became a nature reserve.
"Blood Moon" - the first major astronomical event of 2026
A total lunar eclipse, known as the "Blood Moon," will occur on the night of March 2-3, 2026. This phenomenon will be visible in East Asia, Australia, the Pacific Ocean, and North America, while in Ukraine it will be partially visible or not visible at all.