As part of his working visit to Odesa region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with the military command and law enforcement officials regarding the security situation in the region and ensuring its vital functions.
The Head of State received information from Head of the Odesa Regional State Administration Oleh Kiper about preparations for the heating season, the protection of electrical substations, and the functioning of port infrastructure.
It was noted that the region is prepared for the winter period, with heating facilities, heat networks, water supply facilities, and educational institutions all ready. Issues related to equipping these facilities with generators and protecting electrical substations were addressed.
Commander of the Odesa operational and strategic group of troops Andriy Hnatov reported on the operational situation in the South Operational Command responsibility zone and provided information about the specifics and consequences of Russian shelling of port infrastructure. The meeting discussed the air defense system needs of the region to enhance its effectiveness.
Commander of the Ukrainian Navy Oleksiy Neizhpapa briefed the President on the operational situation in his responsibility zone. He informed the Head of State about Russia's attempts to disrupt civilian navigation and Ukraine's actions to prevent this, as well as special operations in the Black Sea to counter Russian missile carriers.
