The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the hospital in Chernivtsi where wounded servicemen are recovering and honored them with awards.
The head of state spoke with the defenders and wished them a quick recovery.
"I am honored to see you. I want to thank you for your service, for defending Ukraine. Get well as soon as possible!" the President said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the soldiers with the Order "For Courage" III class, medals "To the Defender of the Motherland" and "For Military Service to Ukraine".
He also awarded the hospital's medical staff with the Order of Danylo Halytskyi, and medals "For Military Service to Ukraine" and "For Saved Life".
"Thank you for recovering our soldiers who defend our state. Thank you for this fight! I greatly appreciate the number of lives you have saved and the number of people you have cured," the President said.
