Defense minister promptly visits Kherson region at invitation of local authorities
Defense Minister of Ukraine Yevhenii Khmara paid a working visit to Kherson region, where he discussed with Head of Kherson Regional Military Administration Oleksandr Prokudin the primary needs of the region under conditions of Russian terror, primarily countermeasures against drones of various types and aerial bombs.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara paid an official visit to the Kherson region, where he engaged in discussions with regional military administration head Oleksandr Prokudin. The primary concerns raised during the visit included countering Russian terror tactics, such as drone attacks and aerial bombings. The focus of these discussions was on bolstering the protection of roads, critical infrastructure, and equipping soldiers with enhanced capabilities to target Russian threats.
During his visit, Khmara also met with soldiers and commanders of units operating on the Dnipro front of the front. He discussed financial support for combat units and the procurement of additional strike assets. Furthermore, Khmara toured a medical facility that provides care to military personnel and presented awards to the defenders.
Prokudin expressed gratitude to Khmara for promptly visiting the region and pledged to implement immediate measures, including increased procurement volumes and strengthened systematic work by the Defense Forces. Russian troops had previously targeted the Kherson TPP of the Naftogaz Group, leading to the destruction of critical heat and power-generating equipment.
Prokudin warned that the Kherson region should no longer rely on the normal operation of critical infrastructure during the winter, urging residents to evacuate if possible.
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