The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, visited the hospital in Kharkiv where the defenders, who were wounded during the offensive of the Russian occupiers in the Kharkiv region, are being treated.
The Head of State was informed that the surgical groups and medical brigades of the institution, which provide specialized assistance to the military round-the-clock, have been reinforced. In addition, the number of vehicles for the evacuation of the seriously wounded has been increased.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with the warriors and thanked them for defending Ukraine. The President awarded the servicemen with the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, III class, the Orders "For Courage", III class, and the Medals "For Military Service to Ukraine".
“Thank you for your service and bravery. Get well soon. This is the most important thing. I wish you victory,” he said.
The Head of State also awarded military medics with the Orders of Danylo Halytskyi.
“Thank you for serving Ukraine, for treating our soldiers. You are now facing a difficult challenge while defending our Kharkiv region. I am grateful that you are doing your best to bring the warriors back to life,” the President said.