President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky paid tribute to the memory of the defenders of Donetsk airport. " 242 days of defense of Donetsk airport. They held on to the last where it seemed impossible. This is a story of extreme courage. About people who survived where concrete failed. We remember at what cost the battle for our freedom and the present takes place,” noted Zelensky. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky also noted “cyborgs”. “It was on these days, 10 years ago, that the heroic defense of DAP, which lasted 242 days, ended. The Russian invaders called the Ukrainian defenders “cyborgs” because they could not understand why the airfield garrison could not be taken by storm,” he recalled. Syrsky emphasized that the defenders of Donetsk airport demonstrated great courage, steely spirit and extraordinary endurance. “They have become a real symbol of the incredible resilience and courage of the Ukrainian people, who continue to heroically fight for the independence of their country. The defense of Donetsk airport thwarted the plans of the Russian invaders and fettered the actions of enemy troops, etched in memory as one of the iconic pages of modern military history.. The example of “cyborgs” continues to inspire a new generation of defenders and defenders to win in the name of Ukraine! " Let us remind you that the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced official data on losses during the battles for Donetsk airport in 2014 - 2015. From September 2014 to January 2015, 109 military personnel were killed. News on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels https://t. me/korrespondentnet and WhatsApp Author: 1.