Today, Ukrainian military communicators celebrate their professional holiday - Military Communication Day.
This day was established by the Presidential Decree on February 1, 2000. On this day, August 8, 1920, the training of communicators began in Kyiv at the former Kostiantyniv Military School.
With the start of Ukraine's independence on January 3, 1992, the communication management of the Red Banner Kyiv Military District took over the management of the communication system in various military districts.
In February 2020, as part of the reform of military structures according to NATO standards, the Main Communication and Information Systems Department was transformed into the Command of Communication Troops and Cybersecurity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Today, communication troops are specialized forces responsible for ensuring communication and command within the Armed Forces, with their expertise being in high demand on the front lines.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude to the communication troops for their contributions to the success of critical operations.
According to Zelensky, this day is a moment of thanks to those who maintain reliable communication in the most challenging times, which is essential for operational success.
“Thank you for your professionalism and for keeping the communication stable. We appreciate your critically important work. Happy Professional Day!” he emphasized.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal congratulated the communication troops on their professional holiday.
“Reliable communication is the foundation of every successful operation. It is crucial at all stages of combat, from decision-making in headquarters to execution on the front lines,” Shmyhal noted on Telegram.
He added that thanks to the work of military communicators, units can effectively coordinate their actions, commanders receive timely information, and soldiers gain the support that saves lives.
“Thank you for your resilience, reliability, and professionalism. Every victory of our units is also your victory,” the minister emphasized, wishing the communication troops good health and new successes in serving Ukraine.