Today, on the occasion of Holy Intercession Day and Defenders of Ukraine Day, on the initiative of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the team of the State Scientific-Research Control  Institute of Veterinary Medicinal Products and Feed Additives together with the staff of the State Service of Ukraine for Food Safety and Consumer Protection of Ukraine, headed by Sergii Tkachuk, gratefully commemorates all those who fought for our independence and those who gave their lives for it. During the national minute of silence, we together with the whole country, honoured the memory of our heroes.

Their achievement is a legacy for future generations. We have a duty to preserve the memory of each of them and to do everything possible to ensure that their sacrifice is not in vain.

The Holy Intercession, the patron saint of the Cossacks, continues to protect our soldiers today. Their heroism and selflessness continue the glorious traditions of the Ukrainian army. We sincerely thank each and every defender of Ukraine who is on the frontline defending our country today. Your courage and dedication inspire us to new achievements. We believe in our Victory and look forward to the day when we can meet our victorious heroes at home, at the family table, in the warm embrace of family and friends.

And the bright memory of the fallen will always remain in our hearts. Heroes never die!

Let’s support our defenders! Let’s join volunteer initiatives, help our Armed Forces and everyone who needs it. Together we will overcome all challenges and bring our Victory closer.