Ukrainian president gifts apartments to heroes, families of fallen soldiers Photo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded housing certificates to members of the Ukrainian Security and Defence Forces who have been conferred the title of Hero of Ukraine, as well as to the families of fallen soldiers. 

During the event, Zelenskyy highlighted the unwavering courage of the Ukrainian people, emphasising how the nation has survived numerous trials throughout history and remained resolute in defending its sovereignty, Caliber.Az reports via the Ukrainian president's post on X.

"The Ukrainian nation survived and preserved its own strong identity in an extremely difficult environment," he said, stressing that the country's future will be determined by its ability to defend its land and its right to choose its own path.

Ukraine is a state forged by the courage of its people. The Ukrainian nation survived and preserved its own strong identity in an extremely difficult environment. Many would not have endured it. But Ukrainians did. They managed to preserve themselves. They managed to pass through… pic.twitter.com/23cbFAemZP

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 30, 2025

"I presented housing certificates to the warriors of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Forces who have been conferred the title Hero of Ukraine, as well as to the families of fallen Heroes. And this is the very least the state can do to say thank you to you. For who you are. For who your loved ones are. For the fact that you all chose Ukraine and bound your destiny to the destiny of Ukraine. Glory to you. Glory to Ukraine!" he wrote. 

Zelenskyy expressed that this is the least the state can do in recognition of the sacrifices made, adding that these acts of valor are the foundation of Ukraine's continued resilience."

We will certainly endure now as well. And we will defend our independence. We will defend our sovereignty. We will defend our land, our right to live, and our right to choose for ourselves how to live," Zelenskyy declared, reaffirming his commitment to Ukraine’s survival and strength.

By Sabina Mammadli