Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov and Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi visited the positions of the Ukrainian army in the Eastern direction to congratulate the soldiers on the Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces and present state awards.
Umierov and Zaluzhnyy came to the Eastern Front together
On December 12, Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi arrived on the eastern front of the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Rustem Umyerov reported this on Facebook.
We congratulated our soldiers and the Commander of the Ground Forces, Colonel-General Syrskyy, with the Day of the Ground Forces, together with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Zaluzhnyi. Awards were presented.
The commander of the OSTG "Khortytsia" familiarized us with the situation in the Eastern direction and the key needs of Ukrainian soldiers in order to effectively destroy the enemy, Umierov wrote.
The commander of the OSTG "Khortytsia", Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyy, familiarized Umierov and Zaluzhnyi with the situation in the Eastern direction. The parties also discussed the critical needs of Ukrainian soldiers, which are necessary to destroy the enemy effectively.
In addition to frontline support and key needs of the army, they discussed the issue of training recruits and strengthening fortifications along the entire contact line. We develop a joint action plan and assess threats.
We are working on strengthening the supply of weapons to the front, starting production, expanding the possibilities of purchasing UAVs (both reconnaissance and attack), in daily communication with partners, the MOD chief added.
Day of the Ukrainian Ground Forces
Zaluzhnyi noted that for the second year in a row, Ukraine celebrates this day in the conditions of a major war, protecting the country from the Russian enemy invasion.
You are the reliable basis of the Ukrainian army. A strong shield and a sharp spear that mercilessly destroys the enemy! You know the price of every piece of Ukrainian land. Your indomitable will and courage are the pride of our state!
He thanked every soldier who defended the country as part of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, protecting the native home and the future of our children.
With you is the memory and glory of our fallen brothers. Loyalty to the country, duty and oath are with you! Glory to Ukraine!
