Denys Shmyhal: Scaling up Kharkiv region’s experience to strengthen air defence across regions

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal visited the Kharkiv region Air Defence Coordination Centre, where he chaired a meeting focused on establishing similar air defence coordination centres in Chernihiv, Poltava, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

“We are strengthening Ukraine’s air defence shield to effectively counter russian terror. During the meeting, several decisions were adopted,” emphasised the Minister of Defence.

According to him, the Coordination Centre in Kharkiv region has demonstrated high operational effectiveness. Scaling up this experience to other regions will enable a swift response to threats, better coordination among all forces involved in countering air attacks, and maximum protection of critical infrastructure and civilians.

“Ukraine is consistently strengthening its air defence forces. We are doing everything possible to enhance the resilience of our cities and ensure the safety of our people,” concluded Denys Shmyhal.