The Head of the Luhansk Region, Oleksiy Kharchenko, together with representatives of communities, law enforcement agencies, and the public of the region, took part in the celebrations for the Day of Ukrainian Statehood. The Siverskodonetsk community also took part in the event.

"For Luhansk Region, Ukrainian Statehood is not an abstract concept, but the main core that defines the simple but very important fact that Luhansk Region is an integral part of an integral and indivisible Ukraine!", - noted Oleksiy Kharchenko.

In a festive atmosphere, he presented regional awards to servicemen of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

For their personal contribution to strengthening the national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the courage shown during the repulsion and deterrence of Russian armed aggression, the servicemen of the 3rd Border Detachment named after the Hero of Ukraine Colonel Yevheniy Pikus were awarded the badge of honor "Defender of Luhansk Region": Stepan Maryak, Viktor Protsenko and Valentyn Yarmolenko.

The badge "For contributing to the revival of the Luhansk region" - Ruslan Nevinchany, an employee of the 3rd department of the Main Directorate of the SBU in Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
Honorary award of the Chairman of the Defense Council of the Luhansk Region "For Services to the Luhansk Region" to Anna Fateeva, Head of the Department of the Luhansk Regional Prosecutor's Office.

The participants of the event honored the memory of all those who fought for our right to live in our own country with a moment of silence.