The solemn ceremony "First Day of Issue" took place on October 14 in Kyiv at the Main Post Office. First day of issue ceremonies "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" were held in all branches of Ukrposhta (stamps of the temporarily occupied territories of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Sevastopol and Kherson region will work at the Kyiv Main Post Office).

The first day of issue ceremony was attended by: Igor Smelyansky, Ukrposhta Director General, Volodymyr Yatseniuk, Colonel, First Deputy Head of the Main Department of Moral and Psychological Support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valerii Markus, military man, Chief Master Sergeant of the 47th separate battalion, Serhii Dmytriiev, military chaplain, Anton Khrupin, author of the stamp sheet, Liubov Kinal, spokesperson of the Air Command "Center Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Ukrposhta presented the stamp sheet "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" on the occasion of the national holiday - the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. The sheet "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" is a charity issue, part of the funds raised will be used to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The sheet includes 6 postage stamps with illustrations of servicemen, each of which reflects a separate branch of the armed forces and a separate kind of Ukrainian troops. Thus, Ukrposhta wants to thank the Armed Forces of Ukraine and express special respect to the Ukrainian soldiers who every minute defend the independence and territorial integrity of our country and every Ukrainian, as well as honor the memory of those who laid down their lives for the sake of Ukraine.

The release was made with the support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"We want to thank every defender who, risking their own lives, bring the victory of our country over the invaders closer. They are our main heroes. Let's not forget: we work, rest, live, because our military on the fronts are overcoming the fierce enemy. Today Ukrposhta presented the first 6 branches and troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In the future, we plan to expand this series. And to thank the military not in word, but in deed, UAH 8 from each stamp will be used to support the army," - commented Igor Smelyansky, the CEO of Ukrposhta.

The block is made in a graphic style. Each postage stamp reflects the images of modern Ukrainian defenders from different units of the army, which are intended for direct combat or comprehensive support of the battle, and contains the emblem of the corresponding type and kind of troops. They embody the bravery, courage and steadfastness of the Ukrainian army in the fight against the Russian occupier. 6 illustrations represent the structure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine:

1. Airborne assault troops
2. Ground troops
3. Naval forces
4. Air force
5. Special operations forces
6. Territorial defense forces

The author of the postal issue dedicated to our defenders is Ukrainian designer from Kramatorsk Anton Khrupin. The artist began cooperation with Ukrposhta after he sent one of his works to the sketch competition. After that, the artist received an offer from Ukrposhta to develop sketches of postal products "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible", which Ukrposhta presented to the 31st anniversary of Independence of Ukraine.

The circulation of the stamp sheet is 1 million copies. The cost of the stamp sheet is 120 UAH, of which 48 UAH is a charitable contribution. The sheet also includes an envelope "First Day of Issue", thematic art envelopes and postcards for each of the branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which, in addition to the subjects, contain the colors and emblems of the branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

You can buy the postal issue "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" starting from October 14 in the city offices of Ukrposhta throughout the country, as well as on the official online store of Ukrposhta. In addition, the new postal issue will traditionally be sold on the official online stores of Ukrposhta on the marketplaces Prom, Kasta, Rozetka, eBay and Amazon. The sale of the "First Day of Issue" envelope in the post offices will be limited to no more than two per order. Online, you can order up to 10 stamp sheets, 10 art envelopes and 10 postcards of the same type per order. Branded sweatshirts are also available for sale.

Philatelic stamp sheet "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", art envelopes, postcards and the first day of issue envelope with special cancellation will be received by philatelic stamp subscription holders together with other October issues.