NNA -nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday visited Ukrainian troops on the frontline in the eastern region of Donetsk, where Russian forces have concentrated their efforts to capture territory.
quot;On his return from a foreign visit, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian armed forces in the Vugledar-Maryinka defence line in Donetsk region,quot; the presidency said in a statement.
The presidency said that Zelensky had been with senior officials responsible for ground forces along that section of the frontline and also handed out awards.
quot;Every day on the battlefield, Ukrainian marines prove that they are a powerful force that destroys the enemy, liberates Ukrainian land and performs the most difficult tasks in the most difficult conditions,quot; Zelensky said.
quot;And we need more of this force. So, from today, we are significantly increasing the potential of the marines and creating a marine corps,quot; Zelensky said.
Zelensky said new brigades will be formed and provided with modern equipment and weapons, according to the statement. — AFP
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