The Head of Donetsk region personally thanked those who daily hold the state border and defend Donetsk region and all of Ukraine.
Together with the Head of the 3rd Border Guard Detachment named after Hero of Ukraine Colonel Yevhenii Pikus, Lieutenant General Serhii Deineko, and Deputy Head of the Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service, Brigadier General Oleksii Havel, Vadym Filashkin presented soldiers of the “Phoenix” border unit of the “Pomsta” brigade with distinctions of the Head of the Donetsk Regional Defense Council — the “Defender of Donetsk Region” and “Badge of Honor” insignia, as well as departmental awards.
“These awards are a symbol of our respect for their endurance, courage, and loyalty to the oath. Our border guards are among the first to meet the enemy — and among those who firmly hold the line, giving the invader no chance.
Thank you to each of you for your service. For your strength. For your resilience.
We are proud of you. We support you. We continue working for our shared Victory,” Vadym Filashkin emphasized.