Greeting of the Сommandant of the National Defence University of Ukraine on the Independence Day of Ukraine

34 years of freedom. 34 years of struggle. 34 years of our strength.

The independence of Ukraine was won by generations and is defended every day on the front lines. It is our warriors who hold the line in the hardest battles. It is our heroes who did not return home but left us their testament — to endure and to win. It is our people who united to defend the right to live in our own state.

Today we mark not just a date — we honor the indomitability of a nation that pays a high price for the right to be free.
And we know: this struggle will end with our Victory.

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!

Сommandant of the National Defence University of Ukraine
Colonel General Mykhailo KOVAL