While traveling to Kharkiv oblast, Minister of Defence of Ukraine General of the Army of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak visited wounded servicemen undergoing treatment in Kharkiv military hospital.

General Poltorak spoke with wounded soldiers and awarded four servicemen with MoD badges and awards, gifts, watches and money certificates.

“I am proud to see true heroes and would like to shake your hands. You were at the frontline and were wounded fighting for independence of Ukraine. Thank you for service, bravery, and courage” he said.

The Minister of Defence toured the hospital and inspected its infrastructure.