Zelensky visited advanced positions of Armed Forces of Ukraine in Avdiivka. PHOTOS
President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the advanced positions of Ukrainian defenders in Avdiivka.
This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to the press service of the President's Office.
During the visit, Zelensky listened to the report of the commander of the operational-tactical group "Donetsk" regarding the situation in the area of his responsibility.
The head of state also talked with the servicemen of the marines, amphibious assault, mechanized and artillery units and thanked them for their service.
"I have the honor to be here today, to thank you for your service, for defending our land, Ukraine, our families. I congratulate you on the holidays, on Easter, and I wish you only victory - what I wish to every Ukrainian, which is very important for all of us. I wish good health to all of you and your families, and I am sincerely grateful from every Ukrainian for the great journey you take every day," the president said.
The memory of the fallen defenders was honored with a moment of silence.
The President presented the servicemen with state awards. The defenders received the orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky II and III degrees, as well as the orders "For Courage" II and III degrees.
The military presented the Head of State with a military coin, a chevron and a plaque with the symbols of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade.