Zelensky announces new steps to strengthen Ukrainian army's capabilities

The head of state said this in a new video address, Ukrinform reports.

Zelensky said that almost every day, the Pokrovsk sector remains the hardest part of the front, where the Russian army exerts the greatest pressure. Most battles take place in this area every day, he said.

Yesterday alone, Russian forces carried out more than 40 attacks in the Pokrovsk sector, and today they carried out more than 20, Zelensky said.

Zelensky thanked all soldiers of the Ukrainian Defense Forces who are destroying the enemy there, as well as all Ukrainian soldiers and commanders who are doing their best to hold Ukrainian positions and help the warriors in the neighboring positions.

"We are making every effort to ensure that you and our entire army have more weapons, more equipment, and more modern systems. Today, there was already a report from Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi, and there will be a report from DIU Chief Budanov – we are preparing our new steps. Ukraine will definitely defend itself," he said.

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