Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi visited troops in eastern Donetsk, who have endured intense Russian ground and air attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi on Wednesday visited troops in the eastern Donetsk region who have weathered fierce Russian ground and air assaults in recent months. The Kremlin's army has escalated its efforts to dislodge exhausted and outgunned Ukrainian forces holding eastern and northeastern areas.
Civilians have also felt the force of Russia's onslaught. Ahead of Zelenskyy’s visit, Russian forces dropped a powerful glide bomb on the Donetsk city of Selydove, causing extensive damage to 37 homes, six multi-story buildings and administrative infrastructure, regional authorities said Wednesday. They reported no injuries.
Zelenskyy signaled he wants a better response from Kyiv officials overseeing those matters. He didn't elaborate on the perceived problems and which officials he would speak to. Zelenskyy has frequently visited front-line areas during the war. He said his trip to the Donetsk region was to introduce the new commander of the Joint Forces Command, Andrii Hnatov. Hnatov replaced Yurii Sodol, who had held the position since February 2023.
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