Zelensky hands state awards to sdiers in Kharkiv

That’s according to the President’s press service, Ukrinform reports.

Junior Lieutenant Denys Pylypchuk received the Cross of Combat Merit. Last year, he successfully organized an offensive and led an assault group near the village of Berkhivka in Donetsk region.

Pylypchuk personally inflicted damage on contr points and equipment clusters. In February 2024, a group under his command destroyed two enemy IFVs and 12 invaders near Synkivka in Kharkiv region.

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Two sdiers received the orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky III degree and five received the Orders of Courage III degree.

"I’d like to ask you to convey my gratitude to your comrades from the 92nd Brigade. You did not let the enemy pass, you are strong warriors. I’m also grateful to other sdiers from Kharkiv who are fighting as part of other brigades for defending Ukraine. Today we are here, on such an important axis. Thank you, hd on! I wish you strength, victory, and health to your family and friends," Zelensky emphasized.

The head of state also heard the report from Brigade Commander Pavlo Fedosenko on the latest battlefield develments.

As reported by Ukrinform, Zelensky visited wounded defenders undergoing treatment in a Kharkiv hospital.