The President Congratulated the Warriors of Missile and Artillery Forces on Their Professional Holiday

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On the occasion of the Day of Missile and Artillery Forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with servicemembers, congratulated them on their professional holiday, and presented them with state awards - the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, I-III class, and the Orders "For Courage," II and III class.

The Head of State noted that today is the day to honor one of the strongest branches of our defense forces. Ukrainian howitzers, rocket artillery, artillery reconnaissance, anti-tank units, mortar personnel, and all missile units have proven their skill and exemplary heroism over the years of full-scale war. According to the President, Ukrainian warriors find ways to be at least on par with the enemy, even when the adversary holds a firepower advantage.

"Ukrainian artillery and our missiles haven't had unreachable targets on the battlefield for a long time now, and increasingly hit the occupier deep in his rear - on his own territory. And the range of our operations continues to grow. Russian logistics, Russian bases, Russian oil terminals - all of these have felt what Ukrainian missiles are, what your strength is. And if Russia continues the war, our missiles will inevitably reach even more distant Russian targets," Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized.

The President expressed particular gratitude to commanders and warriors from all units who strive to properly integrate the use of drones and artillery, long-range drones, and missiles.

"It is precisely the integration of these weapons into a single fire system that often delivers the results we need. And although, of course, drones will continue to develop as quickly and on as large a scale as now, this does not mean the time of missiles and artillery has passed. We must use everything that helps our warriors, everything that achieves combat results. This is exactly how we act and will continue to act," the Head of State said.

The President stressed that we must always remember the Ukrainian warriors who gave their lives defending Ukraine. Their memory was honored with a minute of silence.