🇺🇦 Day of the State Flag of Ukraine: Key Facts About the Blue and Yellow

Today, Ukraine celebrates the Day of the State Flag! Here are some interesting facts about the country's iconic blue and yellow flag:

- Official Adoption in 1992: Ukraine's state flag was officially approved in 1992, though its use dates back much earlier.

- Historical Roots: In 1918, the blue and yellow flag was carried by the Active Army of the Ukrainian People's Republic, the Ukrainian Galician Army, and ships of the Ukrainian People's Republic's Black Sea Fleet.

- First Appearance in 1848: The flag first appeared over Lviv Town Hall during the national revival in Galicia.

- Inspired by the Galicia-Volyn Principality: The design was inspired by the golden lion on a blue background from the coat of arms of the Galicia-Volyn Principality, though a simpler version with horizontal blue and yellow stripes became more widespread.

- Confirmed in 1918: The blue-yellow sequence was officially confirmed in a 1918 resolution on the naval flag of the Ukrainian People's Republic.

- Banned Under Soviet Rule: The flag was banned under Soviet power in Ukraine, with those using it facing imprisonment. Despite KGB monitoring, patriots continued to display the flag as a symbol of resistance and national pride.

Happy Flag Day, Ukraine! 💙💛