“On the eve of Energy Day, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, met with employees of the energy industry and honored them with state awards.”, — write: www.president.gov.ua
On the eve of Energy Day, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyi, met with employees of the energy industry and honored them with state awards.
Volodymyr Zelenskyi noted that the Ukrainian energy industry has been a target for Russia for the third year. And every time the workers of the industry do their best to return the light to cities and villages.
“Repair crews that work around the clock, engineers and all specialists of our energy industry, who restore the stability of the system. Electricians, technicians, machinists, system operators, dispatchers, drivers, managers of energy facilities – we thank everyone who works for the sake of light for Ukrainians, for the sake of heat in our apartments and houses,” said the President.
The head of state noted that Ukraine has maintained electricity generation, and is also working with partners for the additional supply of equipment and the construction of new energy facilities. Work is also underway to strengthen air defense. As a result of the President’s visit to Brussels, there are agreements with partners regarding new air defense systems for Ukraine.
“We will restore the generation that the Russians destroyed. But all this is only a superstructure, and the foundation is the daily heroism of people like you and all your colleagues, our entire energy industry. We are proud of you,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.
Those present observed a minute of silence in memory of the energy workers who died as a result of Russian strikes.
The President presented the Order of Courage III degree to the wife of electrical fitter Viktor Palamarchuk, who died as a result of the injuries he sustained during a massive attack on the energy infrastructure.
The head of state awarded energy workers with the orders “For Merit” of the III degree, “For Courage” of the III degree, Princess Olga of the III degree and medals, as well as conferred the honorary title of “Honored Energy Engineer of Ukraine”.
