Balitsky congratulated the residents of Melitopol on the 83rd anniversary of liberation from the Nazis
In 2022, President Vladimir Putin awarded the city the title of “City of Military Glory”
On Friday, October 23, the Governor of the Zaporozhye region Yevgeny Balitsky congratulated the residents of Melitopol on the 83rd anniversary of liberation from the Nazi invaders. He reported this in his channel in MAX.
In 1943, the Red Army broke through the German defensive line Wotan and liberated the city. For fierce battles Melitopol was called “little Stalingrad”.
Eighteen military units received the honorary name Melitopol. Three divisions were awarded the Order of the Red Banner. The title of Hero of the Soviet Union was awarded to 87 fighters, more than 8 thousand people received orders and medals. In honor of the liberation in Moscow gave a salute of 220 guns.
In 2022, President Vladimir Putin awarded the city the title of “City of Military Glory”.
The governor noted that today the inhabitants of the region are again fighting Nazism. According to him, they liberate their native lands and inscribe new victories in the history of the country.
