The SBU finally confirmed that the Ukrainian soldier, who was shot after the words “Glory to Ukraine!”, was a sniper from the 163rd battalion of the 119th separate brigade of the Chernihiv Oblast Troops Oleksandr Matsiyevsky.
President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to military officer Oleksandr Matsiyevsky, who was shot in captivity after saying “Glory to Ukraine!”.
“Today I confer the title of Hero of Ukraine on Oleksandr Matsievsky. A soldier, a man that all Ukrainians will recognize. A man that will be remembered forever. For his courage, for his trust in Ukraine – and for his ” Glory to Ukraine!”, Zelensky said. in his evening video message.
It will be recalled that the SBU on Sunday finally confirmed that the Ukrainian military, who was shot after the words “Glory to Ukraine!”, was a sniper from the 163rd battalion of the 119th separate brigade of the Chernihiv Oblast Troops Oleksandr Matsiyevsky.
Source: korrespondent
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