On the occasion of the Day of the Border Guard of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decree No. 182/2021 on awarding state awards to defenders of the Ukrainian border.

According to the document, 11 border guards were awarded for a significant personal contribution to the protection of the state border, protection of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine..

Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the special contribution of the defenders of state borders to ensuring the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

" This is, first of all, the defender of the state, responsible to the people for the inviolability of the border and its security, "

As the Head of State recalled, the border guards were among the first to defend Ukraine in 2014, demonstrating loyalty to the country and unbending spirit..

" I believe that soon our borders will become peaceful again. I wish the Ukrainian border guards professional success, happiness and prosperity to their families, "

Inf. Official website of the President of Ukraine.