KIEV, June 12 – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power said the heroism demonstrated by the employees of Avdiyivka Coke-Chemical Plant during artillery attacks is an example of the Ukrainian spirit exhibited throughout the armed conflict with Russia and separatist militants.

According to the U.S. Embassy in Kiev, during a meeting with members of the public in Kiev on Thursday, Power said that the actions of the Avdiyivka employees are an example of "Ukrainian resilience."