On the occasion of the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a hospital and awarded state honors to warriors and medics who are saving their lives.
"Congratulations on your day – the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. Thank you for your service and for defending Ukraine. I wish you a speedy recovery, and together we will achieve victory," said the Head of State.
The President awarded two warriors the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, III class, five warriors the Order “For Courage,” III class, and one more warrior the medal "To the Defender of the Motherland."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also presented awards to medics, including the Order of Princess Olga, III class, and the Order of Danylo Halytskyi.
"You are saving our defenders. We sincerely thank you and greatly respect your work, although, perhaps, this is not work but an important service. Thank you for every life you have helped restore. And I wish you good health as well," said the President.
