Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine title to Khartiia Corps commander Obolienskyi

Khartiia Corps commander Ihor Obolienskyi, also known as Kornet, has been awarded the state title Hero of Ukraine.

Source: broadcast of the award ceremony in Kyiv on 15 July; Khartiia on Instagram

Quote from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "Greetings, hope you are in good health. Thank you for your service, thank you for defending Kharkiv Oblast. Greetings to all the guys."

Details: Obolienskyi received the title of Hero of Ukraine along with the Order of the Golden Star.

"The highest state award was conferred on the commander by the president of Ukraine during celebrations marking the Day of Ukrainian Statehood. Congratulations to our friend Kornet! Glory to Ukraine!" Khartiia said in a statement.

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