Zelenskyy holds a meeting of the Chief of Staff: discusses defensive actions in the areas from which Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian territory. Video.

On August 9, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. They discussed the situation on the key frontlines, strengthening the air defense system, and Russia's terrorist plans.

Video of the meeting was posted on Zelenskyy's official Telegram channel. "First of all, we heard a report from Chief of Staff Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation in all key areas: the south, Kurakhove, Pokrovsk, Toretsk, Chasiv Yar, Luhansk and Kharkiv regions. And on our defense actions in the areas from which Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian territory," the Head of State said.

Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk also reported, Zelenskyy said.

"By the decision of the Staff, we approved a plan of further actions to strengthen our air defense system to protect people, critical infrastructure and military facilities," the president said.

Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on the comprehensive protection of schools in cooperation with local authorities and communities. All security aspects of preparations for the school year were discussed, Zelenskyy said.

The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleh Ivashchenko, also made a report "on Russia's next terrorist plans."

"We see all this and we will be ready. And finally, an important report by Vasyl Maliuk of the Security Service of Ukraine on their special long-range operations. Very effective actions!" the Head of State summarized.

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