I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!
All day today I’ve been in the Zaporizhzhia region, visiting our combat brigades: the 65th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which as part of the 17th Corps defends our state in the Orikhiv direction, and also the warriors of the 128th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade, defending the areas around Stepnohirsk. We had a very detailed discussion today with the commanders about what exactly is needed to strengthen our positions and how to reinforce this direction, an important one. I am grateful for the thorough information about the difficulties here, in the Zaporizhzhia region, especially in the areas of Huliaipole and the Kamyanske direction. Tomorrow, I will hold a Staff meeting focused specifically on this region – on the defense of Zaporizhzhia and all the issues raised. We had a detailed conversation with head of the administration Ivan Fedorov about the situation in the city and the region, and about the support Zaporizhzhia currently needs – both people and businesses. First of all, protection from strikes and defense across the region from Russian assaults. I have already assigned tasks to the military, and we will allocate more resources for this direction. Here in Zaporizhzhia, and also in our other cities – precisely those on the frontline and along the border – I am grateful to everyone who ensures that our children and students have the opportunity to study, to be safe, and to stay connected with others. And today I visited a school-shelter. The children are studying, they are part of a social circle, and that is vital for Ukraine’s future. The Russians want to do everything to make life unbearable for Ukraine. We are doing everything to ensure protection for our state and all Ukrainians. Thank you to everyone who helps! Thank you to all who defend Ukraine! Thank you, Zaporizhzhia!
Glory to Ukraine!