"Independence is possible only when there are people who are ready to fight for it": Zaluzhny thanks defenders of Ukraine

He wrote about it on Facebook.

"Those who fight for it know its taste. It is the taste of earth that eats into the skin. The taste of blood and death that permeates the air. The salty taste of tears. Independence is a responsibility that rests on your shoulders. You lead into battle and  you know that not everyone will return from it. Both the living and the dead remain with you forever. On conscience. And in memory," he said.

Zaluzhny thanked the defenders of Ukraine. "It is an honor to serve with you. Eternal memory to the fallen heroes! Eternal glory to the living! Glory to Ukraine!," added the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces.