The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian pilots and everyone involved in their work on Aviation Day on August 27, 2022.
Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
“Russia hoped to destroy our aircraft in the first hours of the full-scale invasion. And, of course, this enemy had a completely insane goal, like many other such goals. The Air Force of Ukraine was preserved, and since the first day of the invasion, it has been honorably performing combat missions.”
The head of state noted that 18 pilots were honored with the title of Hero of Ukraine and dozens more have been given state awards during the six months of war.
“Their skills and combat results have become a true legend, and I have repeatedly heard the highest praise of our aviation from representatives of the armies and states of our partners”.
According to the President, Ukrainian aviation is strong.
“Ukrainian pilots show the greatest skills. Today I thank all our pilots, everyone who services flights, prepares equipment for flights, and everyone who helps Ukrainian military aviation to be able to perform combat missions”, emphasized the President of Ukraine.
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