The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine visited marines in Mykolaiv: tasks set to strengthen defense

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Mykhailo Drapatyi, together with Ground Forces Commander Sviatoslav Zayets, visited the command post of the 30th Marine Corps in Mykolaiv and learned about its operations. The visit was reported by the Ukrainian Navy’s 30th Marine Corps.

Corps commander Colonel Serhii Shatalov and staff officers also took part in the discussion. The meeting covered:

• the current operational situation and the actions of Russian forces;
• progress on combat missions and ways to reinforce units;
• coordination among military units, information sharing, and measures to protect the lives of service members.

“The meeting helped determine further priorities and tasks to strengthen defenses in certain areas. One team. Shared responsibility. One goal — to defend Ukraine,” the 30th Marine Corps said in a statement.

The corps includes the 36th Separate Marine Brigade, based in Mykolaiv.

We previously reported:

• What is known about Ukraine’s new Commander-in-Chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi
• Kherson region: 13 Russian assaults repelled in a week
• Mykolaiv marines from the 36th Brigade receive state and departmental awards for combat service
• Russia steps up its offensive in the south as Ukrainian forces hold the line: Syrskyi reinforces the front with drones and ammunition
• “Friendly fire” amid chaos and language barriers: former Ukrainian Armed Forces commander describes dangerous incidents at the front