During the visit, Zelensky got an operational update on the situation there, and visited destroyed administrative and residential buildings in the city.

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I want to thank each of you for your service. You risk your life for all of us and our state. Thank you for defending Ukraine's independence. Take care of yourself, he said.

He also chaired a meeting with regional officials, including military leaders and the Kharkiv mayor.