Surprise visit for the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, to one of the forward positions captured by the special forces in the Ukrainian counter-offensive near the martyred city of Bakhmut, currently defended by the Russians.
The visit takes place on the day dedicated to the Special Forces.
“I am here to congratulate Ukrainian warriors on their day, to honor their strength,” Zelensky wrote on his Telegram channel from “Bakhmut area forward position of Special Operations Forces” .
Zelensky then thanked all the Army's Special Forces : «Warriors with an inflexible will, grit, ingenuity, courage and perseverance. Ukrainian special forces. Perform a variety of combat missions in the most dangerous and challenging conditions. You defeated the Russian aggressor skillfully, having no obstacles that could not be overcome. Thank you all for your courage, heroic performance of duty and self-sacrifice! Glory to the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine!».
(Unioneonline/D)