Zelensky Visits Donetsk Command Post, Highlights Drone Line Expansion
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with military commanders, honored soldiers, and discussed advancing unmanned defense strategies in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
- President Zelensky visited the Tactical Group Pokrovsk command post in the Donetsk region on March 22, 2025, to assess Ukraine's defense operations.
- He received briefings from commanders on the operational situation, including updates on the Drone Line's activities in the Kursk region and Donetsk direction.
- Zelensky awarded soldiers state honors, including the Order of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, II and III Class, in recognition of their contributions to Ukraine's defense.
- Discussions included plans to expand the Drone Line initiative by increasing funding and implementing regulatory changes to enhance its operational independence.
- Acting commander Yuriy Madyar provided Zelensky with intelligence on Russian forces, their capabilities, and the effectiveness of Ukraine's deployed brigades.