Shmyhal congratulated the communication troops on their professional holiday: how the 'nervous system' of the army works.

On Friday, August 8, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal congratulated the warriors of the communication troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on their professional holiday. The head of the Ministry of Defense expressed gratitude to the military for their resilience and reliability.

He announced this on his Telegram channel.

'I congratulate the warriors of the communication troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on their professional holiday!'

Shmyhal emphasized that effective communication is an important component of any successful operation. According to him, communication is crucial at all stages of battle and at every level of command — from decision-making in headquarters to implementation in the front lines.

'Dear warriors of the communication troops! I thank you for your resilience, reliability, and professionalism. Thank you for your work that helps coordinate the participation of units, providing commanders with timely information and soldiers with the necessary support that saves lives. Every victory of our troops is your victory. I wish you robust health, energy, and new successes in serving Ukraine. Glory to the communication troops! Glory to Ukraine!'

Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed his gratitude to the communication soldiers on the Day of the Communication Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Additionally, it should be noted that on August 6, the anniversary of the Kursk operation, Zelensky published unique video materials from the Kursk region.