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KHERSON, UKRAINE (NOV. 11, 2025) (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENCY - RESTRICTED)

1. (SOUNDBITE) (Ukrainian) UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY, SAYING:


"Today, I’m in Kherson. It is already the third anniversary of the city’s liberation from the Russians – the occupiers fled, and we remember how the courage of our people made it happen, how Ukrainian flags returned to the city, to the city of Kherson. I thank every one of our warriors who fought for Kherson, and everyone who is defending this beautiful city now – defending the lives of our people... "

"Today, I held a meeting here with everyone responsible for security. Our military was also present – the Unmanned Systems Forces. We identified what Kherson needs to strengthen its defense. Thousands of Russian drone strikes target this city every month – in fact, such a threat is constant. I have instructed our Unmanned Systems Forces, Magyar’s Birds and other units to expand the defense capabilities here. It is important to implement all this. We have set tasks to ensure the protection of roads and logistics – government officials will assist with this... " KHERSON, UKRAINE - NOV. 11- RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “UKRAINIAN PRESIDENCY” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday visited Kherson to mark the third anniversary of Ukraine’s reestablishment of control over the southern city, announcing new security and social measures for the region.

“Today, I’m in Kherson. It is already the third anniversary of the city’s liberation from the Russians – the occupiers fled, and we remember how the courage of our people made it happen,” Zelenskyy said in a statement.

He said he met with military and security officials to discuss local defense, noting that “thousands of Russian drone strikes target this city every month.”

“I have instructed our Unmanned Systems Forces, Magyar’s Birds and other units to expand the defense capabilities here,” he added, saying new steps will focus on protecting roads, logistics, and energy facilities.

Zelenskyy also said that the government will approve additional funding for Kherson’s energy infrastructure and social institutions, including kindergartens and schools.

Ukrainian forces regained control of Kherson in November 2022 after months of Russian occupation. The city remains under frequent drone and artillery attacks from Russian-held territory across the Dnipro River.