On the Day of Honoring the participants in hostilities on the territory of other states, a basket of flowers from the President was laid at the Memorial Complex to the citizens of Ukraine perished in Afghanistan.
"Time cannot erase from our memory the heroic deeds, examples of courage and fraternity of tens of thousands of sons and daughters of Ukraine," said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The President stressed that soldiers with experience in armed conflicts in hot spots of the planet were among the first to defend the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine, joining the ranks of our army.
"We bow our heads in memory of the heroes - participants in hostilities in other countries who gave their lives fulfilling their military duty. Eternal glory to them," the President said.
On behalf of the Ukrainian people, Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked all veterans for their courage in fighting the Russian aggressor, helping the army and participating in the organization of national resistance.
"I am confident that you will continue to be an example of high professionalism, chivalry and nobility for the current defenders of Ukraine," the President said.