President Zelenskyy held Headquarters in Kharkiv

President Zelenskyy held Headquarters in Kharkiv

On Thursday, May 16, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a visiting meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Headquarters, dedicated to the main challenges at the front, in particular, the situation in Kharkiv region.

The head of state wrote about this on Telegram

"Headquarters. Today - in Kharkiv.

I heard a detailed report from the Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, the commanders of the Khortytsia Brigade and the Kharkiv Brigade, Mykhailo Drapatyi. The operational situation, tasks and needs of each brigade and unit involved, in particular in the Kharkiv region, in the areas of Vovchansk and Lyptsi.

We also analysed in detail the prospects for the combat situation, threats in the coming days and weeks, and our Ukrainian capabilities to counter Russian offensive plans."

Zelenskyy notes that as of 16 May, the situation in the Kharkiv region is generally under control, with the Defence Forces inflicting significant losses on the occupier. But the area remains extremely difficult, so Ukrainian units will be reinforced.

"The heads of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Foreign Intelligence Service reported on the occupier’s intentions, and the head of the Security Service of Ukraine reported on counter-sabotage measures. A plan of further actions has been determined - both for the Kharkiv regional authorities and for all structures responsible for security in the region.

I heard reports from the heads of regional authorities from other border and frontline regions: the current situation, the main risks, and key needs. I gave appropriate instructions."