KYIV. Oct 31 (Interfax-Ukraine) – At the Staff Headquarters meeting of the Commander-in-Chief on Tuesday, among other things, the issue of security in the Black Sea region was considered.
“Unhindered operation of the grain corridor. Fight against enemy actions that endanger peaceful navigation. Reducing the abilities of the enemy fleet. Reports of commander of the AFU Navy Neyizhpapa, head of the Defense Ministry’s GUR Kyrylo Budanov, head of the SBU Vasyl Maliuk. Security of Odesa region: protection of people, energy facilities, port infrastructure,” President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on the Telegram channel.
“Strengthening of the regional air defense system. Also, strengthening of air defense and protection of critical infrastructure facilities in the border and frontline regions. Air Force Commander Oleschuk,” he wrote.
The situation at the front was also considered at the Staff Headquarters. “Kupyansk, Avdiyivka, Kherson. Reports of Commander-in-chief Valeriy Zaluzhny, commanders Syrsky, Tarnavsky, Hnatov, Moskaliov, Sodol,” Zelenskyy said.
“Increasing the domestic production of artillery systems and artillery shells of the NATO standard. Delivery schedules from partners. Reports of Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Minister for Strategic Industries of Ukraine Kamyshin,” he also said.