Zelensky: Heavenly Hundred Heroes gave their lives for a free Ukraine

In a post on Facebook, Zelensky emphasized the significance of their sacrifice, Ukrinform reports:

"February 20 is the day when we remember and commemorate those who made their choice -- to be free, to build a strong, European Ukraine, and to resist subjugation. They sacrificed the most precious thing -- their lives -- so that we could live in a free state," he wrote.

Zelensky recalled that it was during these tragic days in 2014 that Russia launched its war, beginning with the annexation of Crimea.

"While people in Kyiv were being killed defending their freedom, Putin decided to launch another strike -- a very vile one. Since then, the world has been living in a new reality, where Russia is trying to deceive everyone. It is crucial not to fall for it, to stand together. It is crucial to support those who defend freedom. Eternal honor to the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. Eternal gratitude to all brave Ukrainians who have fought for Ukraine and its independence," Zelensky said.

On February 20, Ukraine is commemorating the 11th anniversary of the Heavenly Hundred Heroes Memorial Day.