Ukraine to Strengthen Air Defense in Odesa and Dnipro, Military Reforms Planned

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to bolster air defense systems in the strategic cities of Odesa and Dnipro, while also outlining upcoming military reforms. The announcement comes as Ukraine continues to face Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure and military targets across the country. Odesa serves as Ukraine's primary port city on the Black Sea and a crucial hub for grain exports, while Dnipro is a major industrial center in central Ukraine. Both cities have been frequent targets of Russian missile and drone attacks throughout the conflict that began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.