Ukraine has set out a course of action in response to Russian strikes on infrastructure, towns and communities in border and frontline regions, Kyiv and the Kyiv region, the Odesa region and the maritime corridor. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence, government bodies, intelligence agencies and special services will be involved in implementing these measures. The decision was discussed following briefings by military and security leaders.<\/p>\n
Briefly about the main points<\/strong><\/p>\n Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mikhail Drapaty<\/strong> He reported on the overall situation at the front. During the discussion, particular attention was paid to the areas and tasks requiring the most attention and immediate decisions.<\/p>\n Yevhen Khmara<\/strong> is preparing measures to ensure the prompt implementation of requests made by corps commanders during discussions with them over the past few weeks. Pavlo Palisa and the team at the Office of the President will continue to help coordinate this work.<\/p>\n Drapatoho was appointed Commander-in-Chief<\/a> 22 July. The President had previously linked the reshuffle of the military leadership to the preparation of a defence strategy, the continuation of corps-level reform and ensuring that commanders\u2019 needs for weapons, drones and equipment were met.<\/p>\n A clear list of measures has been drawn up at all levels \u2014 within the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence, other government bodies, the intelligence services and the special services \u2014 to respond to Russian attacks. The details of these measures are not being disclosed publicly.<\/p>\n The priorities identified include the protection of towns and communities in border and frontline regions, Kyiv and its region, the Odesa region, and the maritime corridor. The focus on the latter also has an economic dimension: Reuters reported on 23 July that shipowners had temporarily suspended the transport of agricultural produce to Black Sea ports due to intensified Russian attacks.<\/p>\n The authorities have set out the parameters for future work NSDC<\/a> and updating the principles governing its operations. The Council\u2019s work will place greater emphasis on internal activities, taking into account the experience Igor Klymenko<\/strong> within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.<\/p>\n The stated aim is to strengthen Ukraine\u2019s resilience and coordination between defence and security bodies, as well as to counter cyber threats from Russia and the activities of criminal networks. A detailed public outline of the NSDC\u2019s new remit has not yet been published.<\/p>\n Rustem Umerov<\/strong> will focus on communication with partners, negotiations, promoting security cooperation and developing collaboration between the intelligence communities of Ukraine and its partners. Its tasks also include the implementation of programmes Drone Deals<\/a> and the Ukrainian anti-ballistic programme \u00abFreya<\/a>\u00bb.<\/p>\n The \u00abDrone Deals\u00bb format is already in use internationally: on 7 July, Ukraine and Denmark signed an agreement under this format, and the Office of the President reported at the time that nine agreements had been concluded. The technical specifications, budget or timeframe for the \u2018Freya\u2019 programme have not been made public.<\/p>\n Taken together, these specific areas point to an attempt to simultaneously combine front-line command, the provision of supplies to corps, technological development and external security diplomacy. This is an editorial interpretation of the allocation of tasks, rather than a description of a formally announced new management model.<\/p>\n Following the scheduled meetings in the United States next week, instructions have been given to prepare decrees for signing. The specific content of these decrees is not specified in the statement.<\/p>\n\n
Specific tasks for the front and corps<\/h2>\n
Responding to attacks and defending the maritime corridor<\/h2>\n
Updating the role of the National Security and Defence Council<\/h2>\n
International and Technology streams<\/h2>\n
Next steps following contacts in the US<\/h2>\n