In Sumy region, Zelenskyy visited the location of the 117th separate brigade of the TrO

As part of his working visit to Sumy region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the location of the 117th separate territorial defense brigade. The current needs for weapons and equipment were discussed. UNN reports this with reference to the Presidential Administration.

"The Head of State heard reports from the commander of the Siversk operational and tactical group, Major General Dmytro Krasylnykov, and the brigadier general, Colonel Maksym Aksamytovskyi, on the operational situation in the brigade's area of responsibility and interaction with neighboring units," the statement said.

Krasilnikov said that the enemy is not showing any significant activity this week, compared to previous weeks when there were active operations here.

"He took away his reserves, which he used to counter our units. We currently have information that the groups that are near us have a very large shortage of ammunition," Krasilnikov told Zelensky.

The commander of the 117th Separate Tank Brigade reported on the ratio of forces, equipment and weapons, informed about the peculiarities and dynamics of the enemy's use of guided aerial bombs. During the meeting, the President discussed with the commanders the need for means to combat this type of weapon.

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"Zelenskyy was told about the organization of defense on the three border lines. The current needs for weapons and equipment were discussed. The Head of State also inspected the brigade's command post, in particular the support forces department, air defense department, and decision-making center," the statement said.

The President spoke to the defenders of Ukraine and thanked them for their daily service during the war.

"Thank you for defending Ukraine, our sovereignty and territorial integrity. I wish you and your families health and, of course, victory. Our future depends on it," Zelensky said.

Zelensky also expressed his gratitude to the families and friends of the servicemen who support and inspire our defenders, and wished the soldiers strength.

The President awarded servicemen of the Territorial Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service and the National Guard with the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, III degree, "For Courage," III degree, medals "For Military Service to Ukraine" and "To the Defender of the Fatherland.

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During a working visit to Sumy region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ukrainian soldiers recovering from injuries.