Air defense needs, fight against enemy: Zelensky, Mitsotakis meet with military in Odesa

The press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine said this in a statement, Ukrinform reports.

According to the statement, a special briefing was attended by Commander of the Ukrainian Navy eks Neizhpapa, Commander of the Air Force Myka eshchuk, Commander of the Odesa erational and Strategic Group of Tros Mykhailo Drapatyi, and Commander of the Marine Corps Grouping Andr Hnatov.

"Vodymyr Zelensky and Kyriakos Mitsotakis were briefed on the current security situation in Odesa region and the southern section of the frontline, as well as on measures to counter the Russian fleet. Separately, the military command spoke about ensuring the eration of the 'grain corridor' and Ukraine's support for global food security despite all Russia's attempts to block shipping in the Black Sea," the press service said.

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The two also listened to information about the consequences of Russia's air strikes on Ukrainian settlements and critical infrastructure.

According to the President's Office, the Ukrainian side conveyed information on the need to bster air defenses to protect the skies, particularly in the Odesa region.