Near Kyiv, 500‑metre Ukrainian flag unfurled and sets national record

Near Kyiv, 500‑metre Ukrainian flag unfurled and sets national record AI

Hundreds of residents in the Gatne community near Kyiv unfolded a 500‑metre Ukrainian flag covering about 3,000 sq. m on 23 August 2026. Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Budanov said local artisans spent two weeks making the banner and that the action established a new national record. The flag was displayed in Gatne community, a short drive from Kyiv; hundreds of locals took part and the banner was produced by local craftspeople.

Local officials and residents in the Gatne community outside Kyiv unfolded what organizers called the largest Ukrainian flag on 23 August 2026. According to a statement quoted by UNN and shared by Kyrylo Budanov, the banner measured 500 metres in length and covered roughly 3,000 square metres.

Budanov said local artisans produced the flag over two weeks and that hundreds of community members joined the unfolding. Organizers described the action as a new national record. The report was published by Daily News, citing UNN as the original source.

Readers should treat measurements and the record claim as those reported by local officials and news outlets; event participants and organisers provided the details to the press.

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