President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine awarded honors to 1,039 individuals, including 282 posthumously.

The respective decrees, issued on August 23, were published on the president's official website.

The documents indicate that the awards were given for personal bravery displayed in the defense of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as for selfless service to the Ukrainian people. According to decree No. 623/2025, 535 National Guard members, police officers, and rescuers were honored, with 153 of them being posthumous. Under decree No. 624/2025, 504 military personnel were recognized, with 129 being posthumously awarded. Defenders received the orders of Bohdan Khmelnytskyi II and III degrees, Danylo Halytskyi, and medals for bravery of I, II, and III degrees, as well as for merits, military service to Ukraine, Defender of the Fatherland, Saving Life, and Impeccable Service.