President Zelensky: Ukraine will build defenses from Donbass to the West
(Baonghean.vn) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the country will build defensive fortifications stretching from Donbass to western Ukraine.
According to RT, posted on his Telegram channel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed with military commanders about building fortifications on the main defense lines, including the Avdeevka, Marynka and Kupyansk-Liman directions.
In addition, Mr. Zelensky noted that fortifications will also be built along the border with Russia and Belarus.
The Ukrainian leader made the call after inspecting Ukrainian forces' positions in the northeast, one of the areas where Russian troops are trying to make progress.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has recently made strong statements, recommending a focus on defense, and has made no mention of the progress of Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Since launching a special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022, Russian armed forces have built fortified fortifications and minefields in areas controlled by Moscow.
These defensive measures have been key in stopping the advance of Ukraine's counteroffensive since June. The Ukrainian army has made only small advances in the east and south.
