Zelensky awarded state awards to 263 servicemen, of which 211 - posthumously
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky awarded state awards to 263 servicemen, 211 of them posthumously.
As Censor.NET reports, the relevant decrees No. 313/2023, No. 314/2023, and No. 315/2023 are published on the website of the head of state.
The awards are intended for personal courage shown in the defense of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless performance of military duty.
18 servicemen were awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky III degree, three were awarded the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky II degree.
Four defenders were awarded the Order "For Courage" of the II degrees, and 207 soldiers were awarded the Order "For Courage" of the III degree.
23 defenders were awarded the "Defender of the Fatherland" medal, and 8 Ukrainian defenders were awarded the "For Military Service to Ukraine" medal.
