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07
September
2022

Ukraine to build necessary defense fortifications in northern, northeastern regions – Kyrylo Tymoshenko

KYIV. Sept 7 (Interfax-Ukraine) – Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Tymoshenko has said that fortifications necessary for the defense of Ukraine will be constructed in the northern and northeastern regions of the country.

"Today we are working in Kharkiv region. First of all, we visited the defense lines, which are being built in the region. Kharkiv residents, side by side with the military, did an outstanding job to prevent threats from Russia! I saw with my own eyes," he said on the Telegram channel on Wednesday.

According to the official, the construction of defense lines is "of principle for all regions that have borders with the enemy."

"The leadership of [Kharkiv] region regularly asks for help with timber and equipment. Several defensive lines are being built," he stressed.

Tymoshenko also noted that in order for the construction of fortifications to be effective, Kharkiv region receives help from various regions and is provided with everything necessary.

"They are preparing to meet the enemy not only here. The necessary fortifications will also be built in Rivne, Volyn, Zhytomyr, Kyiv, Chernihiv and Sumy regions," the deputy head of the President’s Office said.

He added that the main task of the Ukrainian authorities and the Ukrainian people now is to protect Ukraine from the enemy.

"By all means. Kharkiv residents are courageous and hardworking. And no matter how much the enemy tries to conquer or intimidate them, Kharkiv residents will not give up!" he summed up.