President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to the defenders who lost their lives in the battles for the village of Moshchun, which was a turning point during the Russian offensive on Kyiv at the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
The Head of State lit a candle at the memorial stele on the grounds of the “Angels of Victory” memorial and spoke with the families and loved ones of the fallen warriors.
“It is both important and right to honor the heroes who protected Moshchun, the Kyiv region, and our entire state. We are very grateful to your relatives and loved ones. It is deeply regrettable that they are no longer with us. They remain in our lives, in our history. We thank them for defending Ukraine. Tragically, at such a high cost,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The President also thanked the defenders present at the ceremony who fought in the battles for Moshchun, recognizing their service and all these years of fighting against Russian aggression.
“I wish victory to everyone. It is very important to end this war justly. It is crucial that our guys did not give their lives in vain. We honor all those you knew and those who may be unknown. The key fact, known to us all, is that they achieved the most important thing: we are here, we are alive, Ukraine lives, and our children are here. That is the most important thing,” emphasized the Head of State.
Moshchun became one of the key defensive lines for Kyiv. The Russian occupiers aimed to break through the village to reach the capital, using the Hostomel–Bucha–Irpin route. On March 21, 2022, the Armed Forces of Ukraine completely expelled Russian troops from Moshchun.
