Former Ukrainian president celebrates birthday on frontline, delivers equipment to troops
Source: European Solidarity party
On September 26, Ukraine’s former president, Petro Poroshenko, marked his 59th birthday by visiting the frontline and delivering new equipment to soldiers.
Poroshenko’s team provided the batch of gear to 11 brigades and battalions fighting along the Sumy border and in the Kursk region. The delivery included FPV drones, “Vanilniy Tsukorok” drone detectors, Shatro electronic warfare systems, night vision drones, and various transport vehicles for military needs.
“People usually receive gifts on their birthdays, but here on the front, we break with tradition by bringing gifts ourselves. It’s always a pleasure to celebrate with true friends,” Poroshenko remarked during the visit.
The former president was accompanied by his wife, Marina, who helped him in delivering the supplies. In a post on social media, Poroshenko posted a photo with the caption “The best way to start a birthday. After your kiss, I feel ready to move mountains!”
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