On November 29, the head of state, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, arrived in the Odesa region and held a meeting there on protecting southern Ukraine and transporting grain by sea.
What is known about Zelenskyy's visit to the Odesa region
Today we are working in Odesa. They started with military reports and a meeting on the defense of the region. Many important questions. The operational situation and the conduct of hostilities are within the responsibility of the OSTG "Odesa". The situation in the Black Sea, mine countermeasures and ensuring the safety of the "grain corridor". The work of the Air Defense Forces of Odesa, covering Odesa from the air, the infrastructure of the "grain corridor" and our brigades, the President said.
In addition, it is emphasized that during his visit to the Odesa region, he met with the region's military command.
It is also indicated that the head of state had time to listen to the report of the Commander of the OSTG "Odesa" Andriy Hnatov regarding the situation and combat operations within the responsibility of the OSG"Odesa"; the report of the Commander of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksiy Neizhpapa regarding the situation in the Black Sea and remote mining of the water area by the Russians; the report of the Commander of the air command "South" Dmytro Karpenko on the operation of the air defense system of Odesa, the air cover of Odesa and the infrastructure of the "grain corridor".
During a working trip to Odesa, Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the regional social and psychological assistance centre.
Regional center for assistance to displaced persons in Odesa. Talked to our people. Very specific support questions. Today, in wartime conditions, it is imperative to take care of those in need. Protecting and restoring normal life for each and every one is our priority, he said.
How was Zelenskyy's meeting with AFU soldiers
It is worth noting that MOD chief Rustem Umierov accompanied Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the trip.
According to the Ukrainian leader, it is always a great honour for him to meet our defenders during such business trips.
Today I spoke with the soldiers defending the south of Ukraine, presented them with state awards. Thank you for your service, for the downed enemy targets, for your courage and dedication in protecting our state and people, the President emphasized.
