Zelenskyy holds meeting of staff of Supreme Commander-in-Chief: What was discussed
Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Getty Images)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief today, August 9. Participants discussed the actions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the directions from which Russia has launched attacks, according to the Ukrainian President on Facebook.
According to the president, the meeting primarily included a report from Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation in key areas—southern regions, Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Toretsk directions, as well as Luhansk and Kharkiv regions.
"And regarding our defensive actions in the directions from which Russia has struck Ukrainian territory," Zelenskyy said.
The meeting also included a report from the Commander of the Air Force of Ukraine Mykola Oleschuk. A plan was approved to strengthen the air defense system to protect people, critical infrastructure, and military facilities.
In turn, Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko reported on the protection of schools in collaboration with local authorities and communities.
Additionally, Zelenskyy mentioned a report from the Head of the Foreign Intelligence Service Oleh Ivashchenko on new terrorist plans by Russia. Ukraine will be prepared for them.
"Finally, there was an important report from the Security Service of Ukraine, by Vasyl Maliuk, regarding their special long-range operations. Very effective actions!" the president noted.
Fighting in the Kursk region
A breakthrough of the border began a few days ago in the Kursk region. As of today, Russia has lost control over nearly 800 square kilometers of territory.
Russian forces are accusing Ukraine of having soldiers enter the region. Ukrainian authorities have not officially confirmed this information.
For more details on the situation in the Russian region, see the RBC-Ukraine material.
By the way, Russia has repeatedly attacked Ukraine from the Kursk region. From there, Ukrainian civilian targets have been hit by Shahed drones, cruise missiles, and more.
