JAKARTA - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhia and met with combat troops up to frontline medical operations units, the Ukrainian Presidency said Tuesday.
In a post on the website of the presidential office, President Zelensky is seen visiting a number of indoor and outdoor places in the Zaporizhzhia Region, receiving presentations from troop commanders, presenting awards and medals to soldiers, and greeting doctors and patients at frontline medical facilities.
"The president listened to reports from commanders regarding the course of combat actions in frontline areas... and discussed the most troubling issues of their units with troops," it said in a statement, citing Reuters, August 16.
Ukraine launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces to the south and southeast in early June, hoping to halve Russian forces by advancing south towards the Sea of Azov.
More than two months into the operation, Kyiv has recaptured several villages but no major settlements, admitting progress has been slower than expected due to the sturdiness of Russian defenses and a lack of weaponry.
"Step by step, they are resolutely moving towards the required results," President Zelensky said of the brigade trying to advance towards the Russian-occupied southern city of Melitopol.
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Kyiv has repeatedly said it needs more armored vehicles, tanks and new planes.
"The military emphasizes the need for electronic warfare and front-line air defense systems to counter enemy aircraft and drones. There is also a need for drones, as drones are rapidly being used in offensive operations," the office said.
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