The relevant decree No.351/2025, dated May 26, was published on the president’s official website, Ukrinform reports.
The President awarded the defenders for their personal courage in defending Ukraine's state sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for selflessly performing their military duty.
The awards presented include the President’s Cross of Military Merit, the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi (II and III degrees), the Orders of Danylo Halytskyi, and the Orders of Courage (I, II, and III degrees). Additionally, defenders received medals such as For Impeccable Service (III degree), To the Defender of the Fatherland, and For Saved Life.
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As previously reported by Ukrinform, by decrees issued on May 23, 2025, President Zelenskyy awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to seven servicemen, six of whom were honored posthumously.
Photo: President’s Office
