Editorial text prepared on 25.10.2026 for the calendar observance dated 01.10.2024. Retrospective publication; this is not a historical Facebook post.

Happy Defenders of Ukraine Day! Thank you to people in many military specialities for your shared work to defend the state, for your training, sense of responsibility and mutual support. We wish you adequate equipment, good health and reliable support behind the lines. We remember the fallen and wish everyone serving a return to their loved ones.

Sources: Decree No. 806/2014; The wording ‘male and female defenders’ in Law No. 1643-IX of 14.07.2021; Moved to 1 October: Decree No. 455/2023.