Greetings of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov on the occasion of the Day of the Land Forces of Ukraine

Dear warriors and veterans of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine!

You are the most powerful component of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which lays the foundation for the strength of the army and the confidence of every citizen of Ukraine in  guaranteed protection, ensuring sovereignty, inviolability and freedom.

I highly appreciate your commitment to your constitutional duty, patriotism and responsibility in fulfilling the tasks assigned to you.

You are a role model of the best human and knight victories, military valor and courage that were manifested in the defense of our country and rebuffing the Russian aggression.

Your efforts in the international peacekeeping operations have been highly appreciated by our foreign partners. Ukrainian people are proud of their warriors!

We cherish the memory of the soldiers who died in the struggle for our land, defending the freedom and independence of the Ukrainian people!

Sincere thanks to the veterans who faithfully convey the experience gained to the younger generation!

So I wish you good health, peace, family comfort and victory! May God save you, your families and our native country!