Strengthening defence of Kherson, military budget, important reports: Zelenskyy holds Staff meeting

At a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on 10 November, the strategy for de-occupation, the military budget for 2024, the situation at the front and a number of other issues were discussed. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on social media Quote: "The Staff is important.

A strategic vision of the de-occupation of our land and concrete steps to implement it.

Clarification of all plans and calculations for the continuation of active operations. Military budget for the next year. The emphasis is on becoming more self-sufficient in terms of shells, missiles, drones, armoured vehicles."

Details: Zelenskyy noted that he listened to the commanders' reports on the current situation on the front in all key areas: Kupiansk, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Melitopol and the left bank of Kherson Oblast. Specific decisions regarding the protection of Kherson are also expected. As the president stated, air defences, counter-battery warfare, EW and intelligence will be strengthened.

At the Staff meeting, there was also a separate report on the evacuation of Ukrainians and citizens of our partner countries from Gaza.

The work is ongoing, Zelenskyy noted.

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