Overview

• 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.