Love in war: Ukrainian sniper marries soldier she met during war

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The 31-year-old shared vows with Evgeniy Stipanyuk on October 14

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Their wedding date coincided with 'Defenders' Day, a public holiday honouring veterans of the Ukrainian armed forces

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It was also the newlywed husband's birthday that made their day more special in the woods.

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The wedding was officiated by a military commander.

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The two fell in love after the war began in February and got engaged in August.

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Love in war: Ukrainian sniper marries soldier she met during war

Love in war: Ukrainian sniper marries soldier she met during war

The 31-year-old shared vows with Evgeniy Stipanyuk on October 14

Their wedding date coincided with 'Defenders' Day, a public holiday honouring veterans of the Ukrainian armed forces

It was also the newlywed husband's birthday that made their day more special in the woods.

The wedding was officiated by a military commander.

The two fell in love after the war began in February and got engaged in August.

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