On January 29, the Ukrainian people traditionally commemorate the Heroes of Krut. They were brave Ukrainian students who managed to stop the Bolshevik offensive on Kyiv in 1918.
Zelenskyy addressed the Ukrainians on Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honoured the memory of those who died in the struggle for independence for Ukraine during the Ukrainian Revolution of 1917–1921.
At Askold's grave in Kyiv, the head of state laid flowers at the memorial cross to the Heroes of Krut.
The President once again drew attention to the fact that by commemorating the Heroes of Krut, we remember our history, are proud, thank and support the Ukrainian army, and bring victory closer.
All our heroes, all those who gave their lives for Ukrainian independence, freedom and future, are forever in the history of our people. We remember each and every one! Eternal glory and gratitude to the defenders of Ukraine! — emphasised the head of state.
Zelenskyy thanked the defenders of Ukraine on Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Gen Valerii Zalyzhnyi, also reminded Ukrainians that on January 29, 1918, the Ukrainian People's Republic (UPR) army fulfilled its combat mission on the field near Kruty — it stopped the Russian invaders who were rushing to Kyiv.
Although 106 years have passed, Ukrainian heroes still have to defend their homeland from Russian invaders on the entire front line.
They prove every minute that Ukraine was, is and will be free and independent. We honor the memory of Ukrainians who gave their lives in the battle near Kruty, which became a symbol of heroism and self-sacrifice of the young generation in the fight against the aggressor. We thank everyone who is currently defending the state, its independence and future, — emphasised Zaluzhnyi.
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