General Staff: France will provide military assistance to Ukraine and strengthen the protection of its skies

A delegation of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, headed by the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, General Thierry Burkhard, arrived in Ukraine on an official visit.

This was reported by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Welcoming his colleague, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major General Anatoliy Barhylevych, noted that the visit of the esteemed Thierry Burkhard during this difficult time for our country is a testament to systematic support and solidarity in the war against the Russian Federation.

During the visit, the foreign delegation was informed about the operational situation in the combat zones, and presented with facts about the enemy's violations of the rules of warfare and crimes against humanity. The parties also discussed the use of weapons and equipment provided by the French side, prospects for further military assistance, particularly in the protection of Ukraine's skies, and further improvement of Ukraine's defense capabilities.

At the end of the meeting, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Major General Anatoliy Barhylevych, thanked his French colleague for the significant military-technical assistance and the training of Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel both in France and within the framework of the "European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine."