“The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, visited the location of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade, which is defending Pokrovsk.”, — write: www.president.gov.ua
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, visited the location of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade, which is defending Pokrovsk.
The head of state listened to the report of brigade commander Yevhen Lasiychuk about the situation in the strip of responsibility and the security situation in Pokrovsk.
Evgeny Lasiichuk reported on the tactics of the Russian occupiers in carrying out assaults in small groups and countermeasures, interaction with neighboring units, experience in using equipment transferred by partners.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi also listened to the report of the commander of OTU “Donetsk” Oleksandr Lutsenko about the general situation in the area of responsibility of his troop group and details about the defense of Kurakhovo and other key directions.
The President talked to the sergeants of the brigades that protect Donetsk region and congratulated them on Sergeant’s Day.
“I want to congratulate you personally here in Pokrovsk. Intense direction. I know that only thanks to your strength the East is not completely occupied by the Russian Federation. The enemy receives a daily response from you, from your brothers. I ask you to convey my immense gratitude to them from me, from the entire people of Ukraine,” said the Head of State.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored defenders with state awards. In particular, he awarded the Cross of Combat Merit to four soldiers. It was received by:
Junior sergeant Vitaly Havrylenko. In July of this year, he developed a plan and carried out the evacuation of 14 residents of Maksimilianivka in Donetsk region, where the enemy DRG was trying to gain a foothold. He repeatedly led an assault group during the clearing of the village. He personally captured three scouts who provided valuable information. This helped to disrupt the plans of the enemy, to learn the coordinates of ambushes and places where ammunition is stored.
Master Sergeant Andrii Hryn. During the continuous assaults from the enemy, he organized the aimed fire of the battery, thanks to which it was possible to destroy about 20 Russian invaders, damage four units of military equipment and stop the enemy’s advance. Also, in September of this year, he personally supervised the calculation of the cannon and mined critical areas. Thanks to this, it was possible to prevent an enemy breakthrough and strengthen the defensive lines of the unit.
Sergeant Artur Maskevich. He led the assault group in the Tonenko area and managed the defense positions of the parachute company near Krutoy Yar. During one of the battles, he came under fire, was wounded and severely contused, but was able to help himself and fought for about 12 hours until reinforcements arrived.
Sergeant Konstantin Ploskonos. During the offensive of the Russian occupiers near Paraskoviivka, he organized defensive actions and directly took control of the battle, disabled a T-72 tank and two armored combat vehicles. This year, in September, he led a group of sappers that installed a barricade. As a result of enemy mortar shelling, two brothers were injured. Konstantin Ploskonos provided them with medical assistance, evacuated them to a shelter, and then finished the task.
“It is very important that you take care of yourself, because without you Ukraine will definitely not survive. I am grateful for your courage, your experience,” added the President.
