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28
March
2023

Zelenskyy takes part in events on occasion of anniversary of defense of Trostyanets

KYIV. March 28 (Interfax-Ukraine) – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Trostyanets, Sumy region, where he took part in events on the occasion of the liberation of the town from Russian invaders, the presidential website said on Tuesday.

The Head of State noted that these days Ukraine is celebrating the anniversary of liberation of the cities and communities of the northern regions from the Russian invaders: Sumy region, Chernihiv region and Kyiv region.

“Our people proved that the occupier will be defeated by us, by our morale, by our Ukrainian character. This was proved by our people, our warriors, by those who helped our Armed Forces, our army to direct fire, helped our intelligence to protect our state,” said Zelenskyy.

Those present honored the memory of those who died defending the freedom of Ukraine with a moment of silence. The names of the officially established military and civilians who died during the liberation of Trostyanets were announced.

The President also presented state awards to the defenders of the city. The servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces received the Orders For Courage of the III degree and the medals To the Defender of the Homeland.

Zelenskyy also got himself acquainted with the reconstruction projects of the Trostyanets railway station and the station square.