{
  "id": 1987079,
  "title": "Zelenskyy presents 25 apartment certificates to Heroes of Ukraine, families of fallen heroes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/zelenskyy-presents-25-apartment-certificates-to-heroes-of-ukraine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T17:53:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1194453.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored 25 Heroes of Ukraine and the families of fallen military personnel by presenting them with certificates entitling them to apartments. This gesture is part of an ongoing tradition of gratitude towards the brave warriors who have defended Ukraine. In his speech at the ceremony, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of remembering each hero's story and praised the courage of various military units, including infantrymen, combat pilots, sappers, scouts, and special forces. He stressed that gratitude is a crucial aspect of a normal state and society. The distribution of these apartments serves as a symbol of the state's appreciation for the sacrifices made by these defenders, enabling Ukraine to continue existing. The certificates were awarded to members of the Air Force, Unmanned Systems Forces, Airborne Assault Troops, Territorial Defense Forces, Ground Forces, Special Operations Forces, and the National Guard of Ukraine. These heroes fought in multiple regions, including Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia, Kharkiv, and Sumy, as well as during the Kursk Offensive. During the ceremony, a moment of silence was observed to remember the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Ukraine.",
  "summary": "On Wednesday, August 19, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented 25 certificates entitling the recipients to apartments to Heroes of Ukraine and the families of military personnel who were posthumously awarded this title.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zelenskyy honors 25 Heroes of Ukraine with apartment certificates on August 19",
    "Certificates grant families access to state-provided housing",
    "Distribution commemorates sacrifices of defenders across Ukraine's regions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}