President Zelenskyy: Focus is currently on supplying our forces in Donetsk region

“I honored our warriors from the Center of Special Operations “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine with state awards of Ukraine. They are heroic men! We can be really proud of each of them,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a traditional address to the Ukrainian nation on June 24.

I wish you health, fellow Ukrainians!

Briefly about this day.

First, there was a morning meeting with the military. The Commander-in-Chief, the Chief of the General Staff, and the Minister of Defense were present. We discussed the situation in key areas, with the main focus currently on the Donetsk region and supplying our forces with everything they need. We also discussed personnel issues within the Armed Forces of Ukraine. I decided to replace the Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Yuriy Sodol, with Brigadier General Andriy Hnatov. There was also a report today on the aftermath of the Russian missile strikes on Pokrovsk. Dozens of people were injured, including three children. Four people were killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones. We will definitely retaliate against this Russian attack, and our response will be totally fair.

Secondly, today I introduced a new Head of the Department of State Protection. His task is to create a new, modern structure of the Department, to ensure a new format and quality. An absolutely patriotic one.

Thirdly, I honored our warriors from the Center of Special Operations “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine with state awards of Ukraine. They are heroic men! We can be really proud of each of them. I thanked them for their strength and congratulated them on the 30th anniversary of the Center of Special Operations “A” of the Security Service of Ukraine.

Full text of the address: Office of the President of Ukraine