Ukrainian president visits front-line positions in Avdiivka city

Zelenskyy says he is honored to be next to front-line troops, next to ‘heroes’

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday visited front-line positions of the country’s military in the city of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region, one of the hot spots of the ongoing Moscow-Kyiv war.

“I am honored to be here today. Next to the marines, soldiers of airborne assault, mechanized and artillery units. Next to our heroes,” Zelenskyy said in a message on Telegram.

A statement by the Ukrainian presidency said Zelenskyy listened to the report of the commander of the operational-tactical group in the region regarding the current situation.

The statement further said Zelenskyy talked with servicemen and thanked them for their service.

“I congratulate you on the holidays, on Easter, and I wish you only victory - what I wish for every Ukrainian, which is very important for all of us,” Zelenskyy also said, the statement quoted.

It added that he presented the servicemen with state awards.

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