On November 29 in Zaporizhzhia on the Square of Heroes, near Zaporizhzhia regional state administration held a large-scale patriotic event. As a sign of support for the defenders of our maritime borders and the sailors who are in captivity of the Russian Federation, a solemn rising of the flag of the Naval Forces of Ukraine took place. The event was attended by high-ranking officials of the region, the military, and representatives of public organizations, higher educational institutions and all concerned patriots of the city. The representatives of Zaporizhzhia National University did not remain aloof from this important event. The event was joined by professors and students of the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Foreign Philology, employees of the educational work department and other representatives of the university.
During the ceremonial raising of the flag, the chairman of Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration Kostiantyn Bryl, gave a speech to audience, and said:
"Today, we have gathered to raise the flag of the Naval Forces of Ukraine as a sign of support for the navigators who were seized by the Russian services. Our sailors have always remained the elite of the army, and they have always been at the forefront of the defense of an independent state. A few days ago, we saw how our guys were artfully captured. I want these events to attract the attention of not only Ukrainian, but also the entire world community to the fact that we are against such cynical actions of the aggressor. This arrogance showed the true face of our enemy. And he does not hide behind lies and manipulations".
- We demand to return our guys home, and not to hold them captive. This flag should show everyone that we support our seafarers and wait for them at home alive, - stressed Kostiantyn Bryl, the head of the regional state administration.
During the event, representatives of various religious denominations also served a prayer in support of sailors' prisoners of war.
