“On the occasion of the Day of Missile Troops and Artillery in Kyiv, two new art objects were opened on Alley of Defenders of Ukraine: “Missile Troops and Artillery” and the installation “Punishment from Heaven”. This is reported by Censor.NET. Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Serhiy Musienko emphasized that the Missile Forces and Artillery (RViA) is “a force that operates regardless of conditions and weather, covers the infantry”, — write on: ua.news
On the occasion of the Day of Missile Troops and Artillery in Kyiv, two new art objects were opened on Alley of Defenders of Ukraine: “Missile Troops and Artillery” and the installation “Punishment from Heaven”.
This is reported by Censor.NET.
The Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Serhii Musienko emphasized that the Missile Forces and Artillery (RViA) is “a force that operates regardless of conditions and weather, covers infantry and delivers precise strikes where and when it is needed.”
Symbolism of objects
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“Rocket troops and artillery”: The commemorative sign symbolizes the lightning that breaks through the enemy’s defenses, stylized as the Kremlin teeth. The small star marking Moscow is a “reminder that Ukrainian missiles and artillery are capable of reaching those who previously thought themselves unreachable.”
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“Punishment from heaven”: the central figure is St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillerymen. The installation symbolizes the inevitable punishment for those who came to destroy Ukraine. Around the statue are placed bells created from artillery shells, the impact of which allows you to hear the “symbolic sound of punishment”.
On December 4, 2025, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Missile Troops and Artillery, which symbolizes the dedication and courage of servicemen who defend the country. The initiative to move the holiday to this day belongs to the Command of Missile Forces and Artillery, and the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi approved this date in 2024.
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