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Empire State Building in New York illuminated in blue and yellow – Svitolina flips the switch photos Ukrinform The Empire State Building in New York was illuminated in blue and yellow on Monday evening to mark the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina switched on the lights, Ukrinform reported, citing the Empire State Building’s Facebook page. “Elina Svitolina flipped the switch - tonight, the Empire State Building shines in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, blue and yellow, in honor of the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence,” the post said. The website also featured a photo of Svitolina switching on the illumination, as well as an image of the illuminated building. Read more: Ukrainians abroad mark Ukraine’s Independence Day The building’s illumination could also be viewed live on the Empire State Building’s website. On Monday, August 24, Ukraine marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of its independence.