Last week more than 60 fighters participating in the ATO, received awards of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry's spokesman Olexei Chornobay said. According to him, overall more than 17 500 troops and the Armed Forces personnel who participated in the ATO, have been awarded by the Defense Ministry. Olexiy Chornobay also noted that the Ministry continues payment of money gratuities to soldiers who perform tasks in the conflict zone.