During a working visit to Donetsk, Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, awarded honorary distinctions to the best naval infantry soldiers.

This was reported on his Facebook page.

«On the Day of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, I returned to Donetsk. This time, the occasion is pleasant - the awarding of servicemen from the 36th and 38th separate brigades of naval infantry,» Syrskyi noted.

He emphasized that the marines from the brigades named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Bilynskyi and Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi are among the best units in their sectors, as they have consistently held defensive lines, carried out effective counterattacks, and eliminated the enemy.

Syrskyi presented the marines with honorary awards from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces - the Cross of Courage, Steel, Gold, and Silver Crosses, and the "Military Honor" cross.

«Sailors and soldiers, sergeants, and officers – from shooters to intelligence and artillery chiefs. We are proud of the naval infantry of the Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is a true elite of the Ukrainian military,» stressed the Commander-in-Chief.

According to him, the «Storm Berets» repel enemy advances in the most challenging areas of the front and are true examples of strength of spirit and will to win.

As reported by Ukrinform, on the Day of the Naval Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Navy servicemen and presented state awards to the best among them, expressing gratitude to combat brigades serving in various sectors of the front for their diligent work.