President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the laureates of the 2024 National Prize of Ukraine named after Borys Paton and awarded them with honorary badges and diplomas.
The laureates include scientists who have excelled in the development of Ukrainian medicine, energy protection and renewal, the development of Ukrainian drones and missiles, as well as in the fields of military intelligence and aviation technology. In total, there were 91 laureates from 12 Ukrainian research teams.
“These are at least 91 proofs that Ukrainian science is alive. It works, grows, creates, strengthens us, Ukraine, Ukrainians, our defense capability and our state,” the President said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that these are the shared achievements of Ukrainian scientists, specialists in the state’s defense industry, and security ministries and agencies.
“Today, intellect is no less important and effective Ukrainian weapon, our weapon to protect Ukraine. Because modern warfare is not only a confrontation on the battlefield, not only a fight of muscles, it is also a battle of intellect,” the Head of State emphasized.
In particular, he highlighted the Palianytsia missile-drone, which has already entered serial production, and the Peklo, which has successfully completed its first combat deployment. In addition, he mentioned that the new Ruta missile-drone is undergoing testing.
“The long-range Neptune will soon become a terrifying reality for the occupiers. This also applies to our drones: the reconnaissance drone Hor, the night bombers Vampire and Heavy Shot, the FPV drones Kolibri and Kamik, the FPV planes Darts, and our long-range capabilities – drones such as Liutyi and Firepoint-1, along with your other developments and Ukrainian achievements. All this is Ukrainian production. All of this is already being actively used. Both at the front and behind enemy lines,” the Head of State said.
The National Prize of Ukraine named after Borys Paton was established in May 2021. It is awarded by the President to honor outstanding scientific research that contributes to the advancement of humanities, natural and technical sciences, medicine, education, and environmental protection.
