Zelensky hds Supreme CinC Staff meeting

The head of state said this in a video address to the nation, Ukrinform reports.

"Today I held a meeting of the Staff, and separate reports by the CinC Syrsky and Chief of the General Staff Barhylevych were also heard. The t issue is the defense of our front lines, Pokrovsk first of all. I am grateful to all the brigades, to each of our sdiers who are there right now," Zelensky said.

The head of state added that the issue of staffing brigades, as well as rotation, was also on the agenda.

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"The Army needs more internal, systemic changes so that manpower management becomes effective at all levels of the Defense Forces," Zelensky noted.

The president also heard reports from commanders on the formation and training of new brigades.

As Ukrinform reported, the Khortytsia Grouping of Tros has refuted reports of Russian forces capturing the settlement of Kurakhove as Ukrainian tros hd their lines in the western part of the town.

According to the General Staff, 108 combat clashes have been recorded since day-start. The enemy is most actively attacking in Kursk region.

Photo: President’s Office