Captured Russian military vehicles displayed ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Kyiv, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Captured damaged Russian military vehicles are seen on central capital's Khreshchatyk street ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Kyiv, Ukraine on 23 August 2023, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Independence Day of Ukraine is the main state holiday in Ukraine,celebrated on 24 August in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence of 1991.