President of Ukraine

President visited the frontline positions of Ukrainian defenders in Zaporizhzhia region

4 February 2024 - 14:06

President visited the frontline positions of Ukrainian defenders in Zaporizhzhia region

During a working trip to Zaporizhzhia region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian military near the village of Robotyne.

In particular, the Head of State visited the location of the 65th separate mechanized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was briefed on the operational situation by the commander of the Zaporizhzhia operational grouping of troops Volodymyr Horbatiuk.

The President talked to the defenders of Ukraine and presented them with state awards. In particular, he handed over the Presidential award "Cross of Military Merit" to the commander of a reconnaissance platoon, Senior Lieutenant Andriy Olshanskyi. Volodymyr Zelenskyy also awarded the warriors with the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky and "For Courage".

"It is a great honor to be here today. To support you and present awards. You are facing a difficult and crucial mission – to repel the enemy and win this war. I wish you this victory. I wish you to do everything to speed up this victory. I wish you to be supported by your family, friends and all citizens of Ukraine. All sane people in the world understand that you have the most difficult job, and all Ukrainians are proud of you," the Head of State emphasized.