On 24 February 2022, at about 12 o'clock, the russian
occupiers entered the city of Okhtyrka and were stopped by the Armed Forces of
Ukraine. For more than a month, the enemy tried to break through the defense
and shelled the city with all kinds of weapons, including aircraft.
On 26 February, three thermobaric (vacuum) bombs were
dropped on Okhtyrka, killing and injuring many residents, destroying the city
utilities and lots of buildings. The enemy was destroying and courageous
people, heroes-workers of the critical infrastructure facilities, were
restoring water pipes, power grid, and communication networks under fire,
inspiring the whole country to resist. On 27 March, the active phase of the
battle for Okhtyrka ended. The demining of the city began.
For the mass heroism and resilience shown by citizens in
the defense of the city, Okhtyrka, which became an irresistible outpost on the
way of the russian army's advance into Ukraine, was awarded the honorary title
of Hero City of Ukraine by Presidential Decree.
The postage stamp depicts the building of the Okhtyrka
City Council destroyed by an enemy attack.
Cities of Heroes. Okhtyrka includes: a postage stamp
sheet Cities of Heroes. Okhtyrka.
The postage set Cities of Heroes. Okhtyrka includes: a postage stamp sheet Cities of Heroes. Okhtyrka, postcard and сover First Day.