Zelensky awards 171 servicemen, 106 of them posthumously
President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded 171 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 106 of them posthumously.
The corresponding decree No. 485/2023 of August 11 was published on the website of the head of state, according to Ukrinform.
The document states that the awards are intended for personal courage shown in the defense of state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, selfless performance of military duty.
The defenders were awarded the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, Danylo Halytsky, 'For Courage', and medals For Military Service to Ukraine, 'Defender of the Fatherland' and 'For Saved Life' medals.
As reported, on August 9, Zelensky awarded 150 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 101 of them posthumously.