Editorial text prepared on 25.10.2026 for the calendar observance dated 01.10.2025. Retrospective publication; this is not a historical Facebook post.

We send our greetings to Ukraine’s defenders on your day. Thank you for your courage and service. Respect for military personnel begins with a willingness to listen, take their needs into account and ensure that people do not face difficulties alone. We wish you good health and support. We remember the fallen and support their families with respect.

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.