President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the nation, speaking about the need to strengthen our border regions and a meeting regarding domestic arms production.

"I wish health to all Ukrainians!

Today was a long and meaningful day of meetings. International events, our communication, Ukraine's daily order.

A brief report.

The main thing, of course, is the High Command. And what we are doing now, and what we need to be prepared for. First — the frontline. Above all, the Kupyansk direction, key points in Donetsk Oblast — Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka, southern directions, including Orikhiv. Reports from Generals Zaluzhnyi, Syrski, Tarnavsky.

A report by the head of the General Staff regarding the occupiers' plans. We will respond to their intentions. Definitely. And in a way they do not expect.

Several reports from officials and military personnel about strengthening our border regions, financial issues for this have been resolved.

There was a separate meeting regarding our, Ukrainian, arms production. The Minister of Strategic Industries, "UkrOboronProm", leaders of domestic manufacturing. Artillery made in Ukraine. Ammunition made in Ukraine. Drones, rockets, armored vehicles. We are maximizing production volumes. Ukraine can do this. Funding is available. Our "defense industry" will yield better results.

For the next High Command — two tasks. First — a report on winter preparations. Various aspects, including security. Second — a program for preparing to use new combat aircraft. Political groundwork has already been done. Agreements exist. The key now is to quickly and qualitatively prepare the infrastructure. And this is now a military task.

And one more thing. There was a report by law enforcement regarding the verification of work by VLS units across the country. We will bring this issue to the Security Council — we will present the report and decision to society.

I thank everyone who works for Ukraine! Glory to every one of our soldiers!

Glory to Ukraine!"