Zelenskyy visits Odesa Oblast, discusses reinforcing air defences with more helicopters – video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Odesa Oblast on 4 July and discussed security issues in the southern region.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter)

Quote: "I began my working trip to Odesa Oblast by holding a coordination meeting with the Command of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, focused on security issues in the southern region.

Primary attention was given to countering constant Russian air attacks with Shaheds and missiles, as well as readiness to respond to threats at sea. We also addressed our deep-strike operations, strengthening communication systems, mine countermeasure capabilities, and training and equipping naval infantry."

Details: The discussions also covered increasing the number of helicopters used to bolster the region's air defences against drones.

The Ukrainian military showcased the Navy's technical strike capabilities: Neptune and Harpoon missile systems, the latest unmanned systems and torpedoes.

Zelenskyy also honoured service members defending Ukraine in the ranks of the Ukrainian Navy.

He presented a battle flag and ribbons For Courage and Bravery to naval units.

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