President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday (November 13) he visited Ukrainian troops fighting in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia area.

Zelenskiy posted a short video clip on his social media channels, showing him in a bunker with servicemen. He said he discussed decisions needed to strengthen Ukrainian defences, including staffing and equipment.

Ukrainian military said this week that the situation at the Zaporizhzhia frontline had deteriorated with Russian troops accelerating their advance there.

DESCRIPCIÓN DE IMÁGENES

GIVEN AS ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE (RELEASED NOVEMBER 13, 2025) (UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SERVICE - Access All)

1. UKRAINE'S PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKLIY WALKING DOWNSTAIRS INTO COMMAND POST OF THE 65TH SEPARATE MECHANISED BRIGADE AND SAYING (Ukrainian): "I wish you good health, guys. Glory to Ukraine!" SOLDIERS ANSWERING "Glory to the heroes!" ZELENSKIY SAYING: "It's an honour for me to be here today."

2. (MUTE) MILITARY FLAG OF THE 65TH SEPARATE MECHANISED BRIGADE ON WALL

3. (SOUNDBITE) UKRAINE'S PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY SAYING:

"Thank you again for your service. We have spoken with the commanders and will be doing everything we can to reinforce you. We are aware of the problems you are experiencing. They are actually the same in all directions. Take care of yourselves. Glory to Ukraine!'

4. VARIOUS OF VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY HANDING OVER AWARDS TO SOLDIERS

5. (MUTE) VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY TAKING FAMILY PHOTO WITH SOLDIERS

6. (MUTE) ZELENSKIY LISTENING TO 65TH BRIGADE OFFICERS (PART OF IMAGE BLURRED BY SOURCE)

7. (MUTE) SERVICEMAN TALKING TO ZELENSKIY

8. (MUTE) ZELENSKIY LISTENING (PART OF IMAGE BLURRED BY SOURCE)

9. (MUTE) MEETING IN PROGRESS

10. (MUTE) ZELENSKIY'S CHIEF OF STAFF ANDRIY YERMAK LISTENING (PART OF IMAGE BLURRED BY SOURCE)

11. (MUTE) VARIOUS OF SERVICEMEN AT COMMAND POST LOOKING AT MONITORS

12. (MUTE) ZELENSKIY WALKING INTO ROOM

13. (MUTE) ZELENSKIY SHAKE HANDS WITH SOLDIERS

14. VARIOUS OF ZELENSKIY SIGNING BRIGADE FLAG

15. (MUTE) VARIOUS OF ZELENSKIY SITTING WITH SOLDIERS AROUND TABLE AND TALKING