Medical workers and community leaders were also awarded.
President Vladimir Zelensky awarded the title of “hero city” to Akhtyrka, Bucha, Irpen and Nikolaev. He spoke about this in his video address.
“He has signed several important decrees. On awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to 7 servicemen of the National Guard, of which, unfortunately, 5 posthumously,” the President said.
240 servicemen of the National Guard and 119 servicemen of the Armed Forces received state awards. 14 local community leaders were also noted.
31 medical workers will receive state awards. Zelensky awarded the honorary distinction “Hero City of Ukraine” to four more cities: Bucha, Irpen, Akhtyrka and Nikolaev.
As it became known earlier, President Zelensky believes that Ukraine is now defending peace. He stated this in an address to the European Council and the peoples of Europe.
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