In Photos: Poland lights up the skies to commemorate Warsaw Uprising

A drone light show was held in the Polish capital on Friday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, the country's military operation in World War II against the German occupation. (Pics/AFP)

Updated On: 2024-08-31 09:03 PM IST

Compiled by : Divya Nair

Spectators watch as a swarm of 615 drones forming a pattern depicting Poland's national flag in the night sky during the largest show of its kind in Poland to mark the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising on Friday. Pic/AFP

The uprising resulted in the deaths of around 16,000 Polish fighters and between 150,000 and 200,000 civilians. The drones form a pattern of words that read: 'Warsaw Uprising 1944-2024'

The event is commemorated annually in Poland, particularly in Warsaw, where it holds a prominent place in national memory

Drones form the pattern of words that read 'We remember' in Polish

The uprising was initially successful, with the resistance forces capturing large parts of the city. However, the Germans responded with overwhelming force

The Warsaw Uprising remains a significant symbol of resistance and bravery for the Polish population

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