Ukrainians have marked International Women's Day using flowers to show solidarity with women during war. It came as the country continued to sustain heavy aerial attacks from Russia.

It is an official holiday in more than 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Russia and Cuba, the only one in the Americas.

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is the perfect occasion to honor and appreciate the incredible women in our lives. Whether it’s your mother, sister, wife, friend, or colleague, a thoughtful gift can express gratitude,