President Volodymyr Zelensky dedicated the evening address to personally thank the soldiers - specific units, specific brigades, who distinguished themselves most on the front lines or in protecting our skies.

“Everyone should remember that our defense, our active actions and the independence of Ukraine are not something abstract.. These are very specific people, specific actions of specific heroes, thanks to which Ukraine exists and Ukraine will be. Thousands and thousands of our strongest, bravest, most accurate people....

He spoke about the soldier-paratrooper Yaroslav Kan, who fought in the hottest spots. Senior Sergeant Yevgeny Kepsha, together with his brothers, showed good results in the battles for Bakhmut. Senior sergeant Maxim Kuzmenko and junior sergeant Anton Andrushchenko survived the heavy fighting in the Avdiivka direction. The president noted the soldier Anatoly Pavlenko, who knows how to accurately shoot down enemy missiles.

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The President addressed the Ukrainians - do not forget to thank the soldiers.

" To those you know personally. To those you may just follow on social media. To those whom you just heard about and can tell other Ukrainians, our people. Gratitude is always important, and it is important to hear that you are grateful when you fight like this for your people,"