On the occasion of the 34th anniversary of the Security Service of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with SSU warriors, congratulated them on their holiday, and presented state awards: the Cross of Military Merit, the Orders of Merit, III class, of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, I–II class, “For Courage,” I–II class, of Princess Olga, II class, and the Medal “For Saved Life.”
The Head of State thanked the warriors for their service, emphasizing that Ukrainians can trust the Security Service and rely on its protection and effectiveness across every domain. Over the years of this war, the Security Service of Ukraine has become a combat-proven, strong, and exemplary special service in Europe and the world.
“We are all glad to see your deep strikes on enemy territory – especially the results against Russia’s oil sector – which lift the spirits of our entire state, of all Ukrainians. Your combat work on the frontline is something we can only be proud of – in the toughest sectors, the SSU has proven itself with dignity. I thank you for your operations in the Black Sea – both in defending against Russian warships and in actions against Putin’s bridge. Thank you for ‘Spiderweb,’ which has gone down in the history of special operations worldwide,” said Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The President also highlighted the SSU’s work countering Russian sabotage in Ukraine’s rear.
“Some details still cannot be publicly discussed or disclosed, but we know how many assassination attempts on Ukrainians you have successfully prevented and how many Russian agents you have stopped. This is an enormous achievement of the Security Service of Ukraine," the Head of State emphasized.
Those present observed a moment of silence in memory of all the heroes of the SSU and other branches of Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces who gave their lives carrying out combat missions for Ukraine’s independence and people.