America News Agency

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the importance of the information obtained by the country's defence intelligence units and their professional role on the battlefield.

Emphasizing the structure and importance of the intelligence service, Zelensky said, "Everyone understands that Ukraine's Defence Intelligence is a strong organization with its own history and brotherhood. Your strength is the information Ukraine obtains about the enemy, its plans and the overall situation around Ukraine."

Referring to the importance of history within the organization, Zelensky said, "Your history is the defence of Ukraine and the role that intelligence officers have played in the key battles of this war. And your brotherhood – all of us in Ukraine must always appreciate the fact that Ukrainians have become true brothers-in-arms in this war."

Referring to the award ceremony held as part of his statement, Zelensky said, "Today, on the occasion of Ukraine's Military Intelligence Day, I honored our warriors with state awards. Everyone, in one way or another, has used the information gathered by military intelligence."