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In Lutsk, patrol officers congratulated a young fan of the police on his birthday

In Lutsk, patrol officers congratulated a young fan of the police on his birthday

Tamara Vasylchuk Journalist

18 January 2026, 16:22

In Lutsk, patrol officers congratulated a young fan of the police on his birthday — Inspectors visited the birthday boy

Patrol officers in Volyn fulfilled a special request from a mother and arranged a surprise for a six-year-old boy whose father is currently defending Ukraine.

In Lutsk, patrol police officers arranged a surprise greeting for six-year-old Artem, a young fan of the patrol police. This was reported by the Patrol Police of Volyn Oblast.

Recently, the boy's mother contacted the police with a request to give her son some joy and a festive mood. The inspectors responded to the request and visited the birthday boy to congratulate him on his birthday.

Artem is known among patrol officers as a sincere admirer of the service — the boy always waves with a smile at every police car. During the visit, the police officers gave him gifts, said warm words and turned on their flashing lights, making the festive day truly special.

The patrol police noted that such moments are particularly significant, as the boy's father is currently defending Ukraine, and support and attention help military families feel unity and care.

Law enforcement officers expressed their hope that all of Artem's dreams will come true and that he will celebrate his next birthday with his father.

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