"I had the honor of congratulating the fighters of the 18th Sloviansk Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine on the Day of Defenders of Ukraine.
I presented the awards of the Head of the Donetsk Regional Defense Council: the ‘Defender of Donetsk Region’ and ‘Badge of Honor’ insignias, as well as honorary certificates and letters of appreciation from the Donetsk Regional State Administration.
The 18th Sloviansk Brigade is an example of the resilience, devotion, and heroism of the Ukrainian military. Its warriors have repeatedly demonstrated unbreakable character, strength, and courage in difficult offensive and defensive operations in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Today, the fighters of the unit are holding the line and destroying the enemy in the Kramatorsk sector.
Donetsk region is grateful to every man and woman who stands in defense of our freedom and territorial integrity!"* — emphasized Vadym Filashkin.