Having received the award from the city of Kryvyi Rih, the Ukrainian defender noted: “Of course, it is honorable to receive such an award from my hometown. Because of the care of our compatriots the guys and I are provided with everything necessary.”

The award was presented to the soldier by representatives of the Kryvyi Rih City Staff of Assistance to Servicemen. Volunteers brought diesel generators, food supplies, as well as sweet treats to the defenders. These supplies were specially prepared for the fighters by Kryvyi Rih schoolchildren in the framework of the city campaign “Let’s Warm Our Warriors with Attention.”