“Kharkiv, Kherson, Dnipro, and Sumy … there are many, many
issues that need to be resolved for those regions, cities and communities
facing the greatest difficulties because of all these Russian strikes,”
Zelenskyy said in his evening address.
“We discussed [with local authorities] in detail the
challenges posed by Russia’s operation against our bridges and power grid.
Russia is trying to split Ukraine along the Dnipro and make life as difficult
as possible for people, our cities and villages.”
Zelenskyy also said measures to counter the attacks are
updated weekly.
“It is important that all levels of government — national
and local — be effective in protecting people. The Cabinet of Ministers of
Ukraine is ready to resolve issues that cannot be handled locally, and we can
provide state resources wherever necessary,” he said.
“For all these years of war, this is how we have worked: We
address shortfalls, find and deliver what is needed — weapons above all, as
well as equipment and essential resources, including energy supplies. The
central government always provides assistance, and it is necessary for
communities and regions to carry out what we have agreed on and what is laid
out in all our resilience plans.”
In October, Russia began attacking bridges over the Dnipro in
Kyiv. Closures and traffic restrictions caused major congestion, while public
transportation operated on altered routes and deviated from its schedules.