Ukraine is marking Military Intelligence Day, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paying tribute to intelligence personnel who have strengthened the country’s defence and those who have been killed in combat.
In a message published on his social media accounts, Zelenskyy thanked Ukrainian intelligence officers for providing critical information and carrying out operations aimed at preventing Russia from achieving its objectives.
“Today is Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Day. We thank everyone who is truly strengthening Ukraine’s defense in this war, providing our country with the intelligence it needs, and carrying out operations that prevent Russia from achieving its goals,” Zelenskyy said.
He highlighted the role of personnel from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, alongside other members of the country’s Defense Forces, in defending Kyiv, liberating Snake Island and conducting hundreds of other defensive operations both inside Ukraine and behind enemy lines.
“The Defense Intelligence personnel, with their strength and professionalism, alongside all the other warriors of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, have defended Kyiv, liberated Snake Island, and conducted hundreds of other defensive operations that Ukraine needs – both on our territory and behind enemy lines,” he said.
Zelenskyy also paid tribute to intelligence officers who were killed while carrying out combat missions.
“And we will remember all our intelligence officers who were killed while carrying out combat missions. We honor the memory of every fallen hero,” he said, thanking those who have continued the work of their fallen comrades and continue to serve Ukraine’s security and independence.
He concluded his message with the slogans: “Glory to Ukraine’s military intelligence! Glory to Ukraine!”
By Vugar Khalilov
