In Vinnytsya Arseniy Yatsenyuk hands flat certificates to military officers and families of those who died in ATO

posted 16 May 2014 10:56

On Tuesday, May 16, the Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk paid a visit to 3028 military regiment of the Internal Troops of the MIA of Ukraine of the Jaguar special subdivision in Kalynivka, Vinnytsya region.

The Head of Government handed four certificates for flats to the military of the National Guard of Ukraine and certificates for flats to the families of five military officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who had died in the course of the anti-terrorist operation – major Olexandr Sabada, major Ruslan Plohodko, major Serhii Rudenko, captain Mykola Topchii and senior lieutenant Ihor Hrishyn.

“They are our brothers who were fighting and died. Their families remained without bread-makers but they weren’t left without support of the country,” the Prime Minister said.

He thanked the soldiers: “You are protecting the country, our families and our future under fire. You are genuine Ukrainian heroes-patriots. Dignified, strong and courageous people”.

The Head of Government reminded he had met a lot of members of this military unit in the ATO camp in the vicinity of Slovyansk: “We had a serious talk and what was told by you wasn’t just heard but received certain response. The new machinery, additional equipment have been provided, monetary assistance increased by 80%”.

Moreover, Arseniy Yatsenyuk emphasized the Parliament had enacted the law under which each person who had been or would be at the forefront of the battle will be grated the status of war participant: “As you are real fighters, you are true defenders of Ukrainian state”.  

“I ask you to continue defending the country. Much yet has to be done to ensure peace within the state. We are protecting Ukrainians, Ukraine, we are protecting our future and this matter is fulfilled by you, your will, strength and your courage and valor,” the Head of Government accentuated.

“On behalf of the Government I thank you for the service and I am ready to serve you,” Arseniy Yatsenyuk said.

Apart from that, the Head of Government visited the barracks, an educational class, got familiar with life of military personnel.