Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu lays flowers at the Memorial Complex "To the Sons of the Motherland – Eternal Memory" during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Chisinau, Moldova. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106059
Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban speaks during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Memorial Complex "To the Sons of the Motherland – Eternal Memory" in Chisinau, Moldova. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106054
Servicemen carry a wreath during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Memorial Complex "To the Sons of the Motherland – Eternal Memory" in Chisinau, Moldova. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106052
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu attends a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Memorial Complex "To the Sons of the Motherland – Eternal Memory" in Chisinau, Moldova. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106050
People lay flowers at the Memorial Complex "To the Sons of the Motherland – Eternal Memory" during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in Chisinau, Moldova. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106048
People attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Memorial Complex "To the Sons of the Motherland – Eternal Memory" in Chisinau, Moldova. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106042
People attend a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106033
People attend a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106032
People attend a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106030
Cadets attend a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106029
Servicemen march during a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106028
People attend a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106027
People lay flowers at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106026
A man attends a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106025
A man attends a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106024
People attend a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106023
A war veteran wears his Afghan awards during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106019
A man lays flowers at the Grieving Mother Monument during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106018
People lay flowers at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106017
People lay flowers at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106016
People lay flowers at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106015
An Orthodox cleric conducts a service during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106014
Members of the Russian Union of Afghanistan Veterans pose for a photo during a rally to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Muscovite Soldiers Who Died in Afghanistan in Moscow, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106013
Members of the Russian Union of Afghanistan Veterans attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106012
War veterans attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106011
War veterans attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106010
A war veteran lays flowers at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106009
A war veteran attends a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106008
Members of the Russian Union of Afghanistan Veterans attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106007
War veterans lay flowers at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106006
People attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106005
Members of the Russian Union of Afghanistan Veterans attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Soldiers-Internationalists in central Lugansk, Lugansk People's Republic, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106004
People attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106003
A man lays flowers at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106002
A man attends a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106001
Cadets attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9106000
Cadets attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105999
A war veteran attends a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105998
People attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105996
A serviceman stands guard during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105995
People attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105994
People attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105993
Cadets attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105992
Servicemen carry wreaths during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105991
Cadets attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105989
Police officers salute during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105988
People lay flowers at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105985
People lay flowers at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105984
A woman lays flowers at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105982
A serviceman stands guard during a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Crimeans Who Died in Afghanistan, in Simferopol, Republic of Crimea, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105980
Cadets attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105966
War veterans attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105965
A war veteran attends a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105964
War veterans attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105962
Cadets of the Vladivostok branch of the Nakhimov Naval School lay flowers at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105961
People lay flowers at the Monument to Primorye Soldiers Who Died During Local Wars and Military Conflicts during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Vladivostok, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105960
A man lays flowers at the Monument of Glory to Siberian Warriors during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Novosibirsk, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105958
Members of the Yunarmiya (Young Army) youth military patriotic movement attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument of Glory to Siberian Warriors in Novosibirsk, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105957
People lays flowers at the Monument of Glory to Siberian Warriors during a ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, in Novosibirsk, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105956
Servicemen attend a flower-laying ceremony commemorating the 37th anniversary of the withdrawal of Soviet forces from Afghanistan, at the Monument of Glory to Siberian Warriors in Novosibirsk, Russia. Under the April 1988 Geneva agreements, the Soviet Union started the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan on May 15, 1988, which was completed on February 15, 1989. According to official sources, over 14,000 Soviet soldiers and officers were killed in action during the war, which officially lasted 9 years.15.02.2026#9105955