Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the liberated Izyum, Kharkiv region. He presented state awards to Ukrainian servicemen.
The Ukrainian leader thanked our defenders for their service. He urged them to never forgive the Russian invaders, channel 24 informs.
How Zelensky rewarded the defenders
I want to thank you for your service, for the liberation of the temporarily occupied territories. Thank you for protecting the most important thing that we have – Ukraine, our sovereignty and territorial integrity, – said the President of Ukraine.
Zelensky also wished health to the defenders and families.
“You are heroic people. Take care of yourself and the people of Ukraine. Children and grandchildren will never forget your feat. Never forgive anything to terrorists,” the Ukrainian President emphasized.
Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the Ukrainian military: watch the video
The liberation of Izyum: everything we know
- Izyum is the third largest city in the region . As of 2020, the population of Izyum was over 46,600. The Russians captured Izyum in early March.
- The city was under heavy bombardment from aviation, the entire infrastructure of the city was destroyed, almost 80% of residential buildings were destroyed.
- From April 2, the city was completely occupied. Local residents have been left without electricity, water and gas.
- At least 1,000 civilians have died in Izyum since the start of the Russian military invasion.
- On September 11, the invaders left the city, driven out by Ukrainian defenders.
Recall that Anna Malyar said that in the Kharkiv region, the heroes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already dismissed 8,500 square kilometers and 388 settlements. About 150 thousand people live in them.
