02 August 2014, 08:15
Chair of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov congratulated soldiers-paratroopers on the Day of Airmobile Forces.
Dear friends!
I sincerely congratulate you on your professional holiday!
The Airmobile Forces have engraved a lot of brilliant pages into the history of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Your valour and courage, your immense devotion to the Homeland will be forever covered with unfading glory, and your triumph is an example of patriotism, power of the human spirit and military brotherhood.
Today soldiers-paratroopers are protecting their Homeland with the price of tremendous efforts, heroism and courage. By participating in the anti-terrorist operation you remain faithful to the oath. I am sure that professionalism and responsible attitude to your duties will remain a guarantee of decent service to your country.
Ukrainian society bows low to the deceased heroes, memory of who will forever remain in hearts of the descendants. We have deep respect for your valuable contribution to ensuring defence capacity of the country, to devotion to your native land and to readiness to self-sacrifice.
May the new generation of the "winged infantry" follow your valiant traditions with dignity! With all my heart I wish you and your families sound health, stability of mind, optimism, inexhaustible life inspiration and new labour achievements for the benefit of Ukraine!
Oleksandr TURCHYNOV