A resident of the village of Dolynivka in the Odesa region, Sergeant 1st Class Andriy Klimov, has been awarded the prestigious state honor — the Cross of Valor from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

This was reported by the Pavlivka Village Council.

It is important to note that the Cross of Valor is awarded to soldiers, sergeants, and senior ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for exceptional service both in peacetime and during martial law.

This recognition highlights the courage, dedication, and unwavering spirit that Andriy displayed while defending Ukraine, – stated the village council.

Currently, the defender continues to fulfill his duties in challenging combat conditions.