Zelensky, together with Syrskyi and Hnatov, arrives in Donetsk region

President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in the Donetsk region, together with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and new Joint Forces Commander Andriy Hnatov.

The President announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"The Donetsk region. Together with our warriors, together with Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi and new Joint Forces Commander, General Hnatov. Today, I officially introduced Andriy Hnatov to all those responsible for defense in the Donetsk region. We heard reports directly from the positions," Zelensky said.

The President also said he was glad to personally see and thank the 110th Brigade and 47th Brigade – “absolutely heroic, efficient guys”. He also expressed gratitude to combat medics.

In addition, the Head of State held a "meeting on security and support for people in the Donetsk region - a detailed meeting. There are many issues. There are many issues related to life support - water, social issues, evacuation, assistance to the defense, and housing reconstruction."

Zelensky stressed that "there will be a separate discussion in Kyiv, particularly with government officials who should be here and in other places near the front - in difficult communities where people need immediate solutions. Solutions that are not visible from Kyiv. And I was surprised that some relevant government officials had not been here for six months or more."

As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky decided to replace the Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Yuriy Sodol, with Brigadier General Andriy Hnatov.

Photo: President’s Office