Defense Minister Colonel General Stephen Poltorak presented the Order "Golden Star" wife of the deceased citizen of Vinnytsia (+ photos)
During the celebrations for the Day of Independence of Ukraine, Defense Minister of Ukraine presented state awards to servicemen who were encouraged by the Decree of the President of Ukraine Independence Day of Ukraine. Among the recipients - our countryman, pidpolkovnickname Yuri Kovalenko, who was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine posthumously. Order "Golden Star" was awarded to the wife of the deceased hero. "It is impossible to overestimate the role and place of the Armed Forces in the defense of sovereignty and its borders - said Lieutenant General Stepan Poltorak. - When the enemy came to the Ukrainian land, the military showed remarkable courageWhich continue to exercise every day, risking their lives and sometimes, unfortunately, and donating them to a combat mission in the holy duty - protecting the homeland. " Defense Minister thanked soldiers for their daily heroism and stressed that the whole of Ukraine's Independence Day marked 40 state awardsArmed Forces of Ukraine, some of which now performs the task in the east of the state. A minute of silence all those present honored the memory of those who gave their lives, performing combat missions. "In memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives for peace and tranquility in the country, we will fulfill his duty to the end! We will win, heroes to childrento live in a peaceful country, "- said Lieutenant General Stepan Poltorak. By the official website of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine This was reported in the Vinnytsia Regional State AdministrationSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/