Sask. marks 2 years since invasion of Ukraine with candle lighting and flag raising [Video]

On Friday at the legislative building, people gathered in recognition of the anniversary of the war in Ukraine. The event featured a ceremonial candle lighting and speakers.

Two years ago on Feb. 24, Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine, which changed the lives of many forever, one of those lives being that of Olha Kolos.

“I wish Ukrainians to live in peace, because we are really peaceful people, we like to work, we like to work with the ground with our gardens. We don’t want the war, nobody wants,” she said.

Kolos arrived in Saskatchewan in June of 2022 with her family after her fears for the safety of her three children grew too big to ignore.

She spoke about her experience at an event marking the anniversary in the legislative building.

“At their tender age, my children know what fighter jets and explosions sound like, how to sleep …