President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived near Bakhmut, Donetsk Region on July 29, which has been an impregnable fortress for Russian invaders for many months. He congratulated the brave fighters on the Day of the AFU Special Operations Forces and heard reports from the commanders of this area.

This was reported in the press service of the guarantor. Zelensky also awarded all those who distinguished themselves in the battles and wished them success in their brave work.

"Although you can not tell details about the actual SOF operations only, the fulfillment of tasks for the sake of Ukraine is truly heroic," the leader of the nation emphasized.

Zelensky awarded the warriors with the Cross of Combat Merit award, the Order of Bohdan Khmelytsky of the first degree and presented valuable gifts.

"Thank you for everything. Thank you for your service, for what you do, for protecting all of us. I wish you health, come back with victory," the President concluded.

He then visited the command center of the SOF tactical groups in Chasiv Yar. Zelensky listened to the commander's report on the operational situation in the area of responsibility, the fulfillment of special tasks and the units' need for weapons, equipment and machinery.

As reported by OBOZREVATEL, infantrymen from the AFU 30th separate mechanized brigade named after Prince Kostiantyn Ostrozky showed how they attack the occupants near Bakhmut. The military emphasized that the counter-offensive continues every day.

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