The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, visited the forward positions of Ukrainian defenders in the Donetsk region - in Avdiivka, the press service of the President writes.

 "During a working trip to the Donetsk region, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited the advanced positions of Ukrainian defenders in Avdiivka," the Ministry of Defense reported.

 As stated, the head of state listened to the report of the commander of the operational-tactical group "Donetsk" regarding the situation in the area of ​​his responsibility.

 Zelenskyi talked with the servicemen of the marines, amphibious assault, mechanized and artillery units and thanked them for their service.

 "I have the honor to be here today, to thank you for your service, for protecting our land, Ukraine, our families. I congratulate you on the holidays, on Easter, and I wish you only victory - what I wish to every Ukrainian, which is very important for all of us. I wish good health to all of you and your families, and I am sincerely grateful from every Ukrainian for the great journey you take every day," he said.

 The memory of the fallen defenders was honored with a moment of silence.

 The President presented the servicemen with state awards. The defenders received the orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky II and III degrees, as well as the orders "For Courage" II and III degrees.

 The military presented the Head of State with a military coin, a chevron and a plaque with the symbols of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade.