Zelensky visits Kharkiv region to speak on security issues

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a working visit to Kharkiv region.

He held a coordination meeting on the current security situation in the region, the President's press service reports.

The fortifications construction, the regions' reconstruction and the aid provision to the affected citizens were among the discussed issues.

The military command reported on the operational situation in the area of responsibility of the Kharkiv operational grouping of troops.

The President also discussed the issue of supplying electricity to all settlements of Kharkiv region.

During the meeting, the Head of State handed over to Kharkiv Mayor Ihor Terekhov the honorary award "Hero City of Ukraine", which the President awarded to Kharkiv in order to celebrate the feat, mass heroism and resilience of citizens in defending the city during the repelling of russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. On March 6, 2022, Volodymyr Zelensky signed the decree awarding Kharkiv with an honorary award.

"I want to thank the city of Kharkiv. This is truly a hero city. Thanks to the residents of this beautiful city, it defends our independence side by side with other cities of our country," the President said.

He also presented state awards to the servicemen who distinguished themselves during the defense of Kharkiv region against russian invaders. The defenders were awarded the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi of the II and III degrees, the Orders of Danylo Halytskyi and "For Courage" of the III degree.

"It is an honor for me to award and thank each and every one of you for the victory you bring every day, for the independence you ensure and the sovereignty you defend. For the future you give together with all the soldiers. Take care of yourself, your families and friends!" the Head of State stressed.

Ukrain'es President visited the Donetsk region, including the frontline positions of Ukrainian troops in Bakhmut area.