https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-panicked-as-defiant-ukraine-marks-independence-day-under-russian-bombardmentContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-panicked-as-defiant-ukraine-marks-independence-day-under-russian-bombardmenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/putin-panicked-as-defiant-ukraine-marks-independence-day-under-russian-bombardment#u49144Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:10:04 +0000Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day while facing Russian bombardment. The festivities featured a military drone and robot parade, which included naval displays on the water. While allies gathered for the anniversary, one key backer was absent. Outside Ukraine, the Ukrainian community in Sacramento also held celebrations. Separately, a U.S. military C-17A Globemaster III aircraft landed at Vnukovo airport in Moscow on Wednesday, though the Kremlin claims it has no information regarding the flight.Why it mattersThe anniversary occurs during an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. The inte