Protection of Odesa ports and preparation for winter: Zelenskyy holds Staff meeting 

On Saturday, September 9, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a new meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, which discussed the protection of port infrastructure from Russian attacks and the country's preparation for winter 

He wrote about it on Telegram.

In particular, the meeting discussed the implementation of a plan to protect energy and critical infrastructure from Russian air strikes, Odesa region ports and grain corridor infrastructure, as well as the defense of frontline territories.

They also discussed preparations for the winter. 

Zelenskyy heard reports from Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the Ministry of Energy, Ukrenergo and Ukrhydroenergo power operators, Naftogaz gas supplier, and the General Staff.

"All instructions have been given. The work continues," the President emphasized.

• The day before, on September 6, the President of Ukraine held a regular meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, where, among other things, the issue of preparing for the heating season was discussed.