The occupiers escaped from Kherson under the pressure of our people, thanks to the strength of Ukrainians - the President on the occasion of the third anniversary of the liberation of the city

The occupiers escaped from here under the pressure of our people, thanks to the strength of the Ukrainians. And now Russian propagandists are even calling Kherson Ukraine, because it is simply a fact, a strong fact that Russia has no place here," Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed. The President noted that only time separates us from the advent of peace, which Ukraine must pass and will pass thanks to those who are fighting.

Those present observed a moment of silence in memory of all the soldiers who died fighting for Ukraine. The President handed over the Golden Star order to the son of the fallen Hero of Ukraine, farmer Oleksandr Hordienko. After the de-occupation of the right bank of the Kherson region, he personally demined the fields, single-handedly removed more than 5,000 anti-tank mines. Came under fire, shot down more than 100 enemy UAVs.

Oleksandr Gordienko died on September 5 of this year as a result of a Russian drone hitting a car near Berislav. "Khersonoblenergo" electrical fitter Serhiy Buganov was awarded the Order of Merit, III degree. After the deoccupation, he participated in the restoration and rebuilding of power grids in the Kherson region. He also repaired the lines supplying Kherson. The President presented orders "For Courage" of the 3rd degree. The award was given to: Lifeguard Victor Buyukli.

Every day, he participates in emergency and rescue operations at the sites of destruction due to Russian shelling. In particular, he helped after the explosion of the Kakhovskaya HPP dam and shelling of the Kherson Regional Children's Hospital. The commander of the branch of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kherson region, Oleg Vitkovskyi, who constantly participates in the elimination of the consequences of enemy attacks in the Kherson region.

On October 20th, after a Russian anti-aircraft missile struck the school, he found a woman under the rubble, unblocked her and provided first aid. Junior Sergeant Vladyslav Gudnichenko (NSU). Destroys occupiers and enemy equipment in the Kherson region. On September 20, he destroyed the shelters and dugouts of the Russian occupiers, eliminated nine enemies, and later hit a storage location of at least 30 tons of fuel. Soldier Vadim Levchenko (NSU).

Destroys the Russian occupiers, their weapons and equipment in the Kherson region. In general, during the period from May to September, the unit under his leadership eliminated almost 30 enemy drones of various types, providing reliable cover for the units in the Kherson direction. Junior Sergeant Oleksandr Nikolaev (NSU). Performs combat tasks in the Kherson region, in particular destroys the enemy on the left bank of the Dnieper.

On October 5, the National Guardsmen repelled an assault by enemy infantry, Oleksandr Nikolaev personally destroyed two invaders, but suffered a concussion. He continued his combat mission and was sent for treatment at the beginning of November. Volunteer Andriy Petukhov. During the temporary occupation of Kherson, he delivered food, water and medicines. Often this had to be done by passing through occupation checkpoints.

Participated in the evacuation of more than 300 residents from the occupied territories: women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities. Major of the civil protection service Oleksandr Solovyov. During the temporary occupation of Kherson, he remained faithful to his oath.

After the liberation of the city, he organized the evacuation of the population from the affected areas and provided medical aid, eliminated the consequences of fires and explosions, rescued people after the explosion of the Kakhovskaya HPP dam.   Orders of Princess Olga of the 3rd degree were awarded to: Primary school teacher Larisa Paladiy. He has been working in the education system for over 30 years. Conducted classes at points of indomitability.

It pays special attention to children with special educational needs, implements inclusive methods and an individual approach, using modern educational technologies. Oksana Pashchenko, director of the social service center. During the temporary occupation of Kherson, she helped elderly people and cooperated with volunteers who support lonely disabled people.

After the liberation of Kherson, she organized the work of the social service center, participated in the evacuation of victims after the explosion of the Kakhovskaya HPP dam. Correspondent of TV channel "We - Ukraine" Tetyana Savulya. During the temporary occupation of Kherson, she remained working in the city, some of her materials were published by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as confirmation of the real situation in southern Ukraine.

Now Tetyana Savulya continues to cover the events in Kherson. The following were awarded the orders of Danylo Halytskyi: Captain Vadim Kuharskyi. Took part in battles in the Kherson region. The unit under his leadership destroyed at least seven occupiers, an enemy mortar, various equipment and several positions of drone operators. Senior Sergeant Volodymyr Repeshko. He participated in battles in the Kherson region, was wounded several times, but returned to the front.

The combat group under the command of Volodymyr Repeshko destroyed more than 50 occupiers, 3 EW stations, 5 ammunition warehouses, more than 30 observation posts, 4 antennas of the enemy's radio and satellite equipment. Chief Sergeant of the 79th Border Detachment Yevhenii Tsapura. In 2023–2025, in the Kherson region, as part of combat reconnaissance strike groups, BpAK destroyed 3 and wounded 5 invaders, hit 2 guns, 5 vehicles and 3 enemy EW stations.

Police colonel Rustam Karimov received the medal "For impeccable service" III degree. In Kherson, under his leadership, 135 serious and especially serious crimes were solved, 14 cases of illegal trafficking of weapons, ammunition and explosives were discovered. He identified those who cooperated with the occupiers, arrested four people who set fire to the transport of the armed forces in Kherson last summer. Police Captain Serhii Kovtun received the "Defender of the Fatherland" medal.

This year, he made almost 500 trips to areas of hostilities to clear areas of explosive devices. He neutralized more than 350 explosive objects, including two aerial bombs, high-explosive fragments, cluster shells and other means of destruction. The honorary title "Honored Doctor of Ukraine" was awarded to radiologist Olena Marcenius, who heads the Southern Center for Radiation Therapy.

She implements modern methods of radiation therapy for oncological diseases and other promising methods of cancer treatment. The title "Honored Health Care Worker of Ukraine" was awarded to Viktor Kolisnyk, deputy medical director of the Kherson City Clinical Hospital. He has been working at the institution since 1989, has extensive experience in working with patients, and coordinates the work of doctors and medical staff.