On the territory of the Odesa region new defensive lines are being renewed, strengthened and created.

This was told by Oleh Kiper, Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, and shown by published corresponding photos.

According to the official, strengthening the defense capability of the region is a priority.

Kiper said that fortifications are being built in the region, and the barriers, dragon`s teeth, anti-tank ditches and other non-explosive barriers are being installed.

About 150 people and 80 units of equipment were involved in these works.

“Our readiness to counteract the enemy, as well as a systematic approach to the construction of fortifications, is a powerful deterrent for the aggressor,” the Head of the RMA stressed.

As previously reported, according to the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, since the beginning of this year, the government has allocated UAH 20 billion for fortifications and the construction of defense lines in different regions of the country.

In particular, the Odesa region received UAH 1.5 billion for these needs.

In the daily mode, the relevant headquarters operates in Ukraine, where work is coordinated with the regional state administrations, the General Staff and the Ministry of Defense in order for the Defense Forces to have provided lines of defense and rear.

The funds were provided in order to create high-quality, mainly concrete fortifications and non-explosive barriers.

Also on February 25, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced an audit of fortifications that will help identify and eliminate weaknesses on the front line.

According to him, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov are responsible for the construction of fortifications.