On National Guard of Ukraine Day, President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the National Guard troops who showed personal courage and selflessness in repelling the armed aggression of the Russian Federation.
"I want to thank each and every one of you for your service. For your work, for protecting our territorial integrity, our sovereignty, all our families. Please take care of yourselves, take care of your families, take care of your children's health. All this is important and necessary for us, for our future, which we are building and will build together with you, "- Zelensky quotes his press service.
In particular, soldiers Andrei Esaultsev, who showed courage during the evacuation of personnel from the airport "Antonov", Roman Bereza for showing courage during fire contact with the aggressor landing troops, who shelled the military unit, received awards.
Major Alexander Solonko for defending Kyiv airport, destroying an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group and capturing five saboteurs.
Senior lieutenant of medical service Marina Ryazantseva, who received a contusion during mortar shelling of occupants near the village of Gorenka, but continued to provide medical aid to wounded fighters and evacuate them from under fire.
Senior Sergeant Maksim Tkach, who saved the battle banner during the withdrawal of personnel from the location of the military unit.
In addition, the head of state awarded the military rank of brigadier general to Colonels of the National Guard Vladimir Barzyuk, Alexander Beletsky, Alexander Belous, Vitaly Kozaletov and Konstantin Pletko.
