In Melitopol, a long-briefing session was led by Sergei Kiriyenko, the First Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration, bringing together leaders from the Kherson and Zaporozhye regional administrations. The core topic was strengthening communications infrastructure and modernizing the distribution of television and radio signals across the border regions. The gathering was reported by the telegraph channel Management of the Kherson district, which provided a concise account of the discussions and outcomes.
Throughout the talks, the central aim was to raise the reliability and reach of cellular networks and mobile internet. Participants also focused on increasing the density of base stations to enable more robust broadcasting coverage in Kherson and Zaporozhye. The sense from attendees was clear: these improvements are a top priority for regional authorities, and the initiative receives direct oversight from the president’s administration and the head of state’s office. The emphasis was not only on improving current services but also on ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience against potential disruptions.
Representatives from the Ministries of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of Russia attended alongside regional officials from Kherson and Zaporozhye and delegates from the mobile operators. The group outlined concrete steps already underway to expand cellular coverage and widen internet access in the newly integrated districts, with a focus on dependable service in both urban centers and more remote communities. The plan included a timeline for rolling out new infrastructure, upgrading transmission equipment, and coordinating with local authorities to minimize service interruptions during construction and maintenance work.
Regional leaders and relevant ministers delivered detailed updates to Kiriyenko, noting that although critical infrastructure has faced targeted incidents and the Kherson region has suffered flooding that necessitated rapid repairs, the quality of communications has remained stable and has shown steady improvement. The reports highlighted successful coordination between federal oversight and regional teams, emphasizing that resilience and continuity of service are being preserved even in challenging circumstances. The dialogue also examined lessons learned from past disruptions to inform future contingencies and investment priorities.
Kiriyenko urged regional governments to reinforce communications resilience, accelerate recovery efforts from bombardment impacts, and scale the technical capacity required to support expanded broadcasting development. The guidance stressed synchronized planning across jurisdictions, robust emergency response protocols for network outages, and the importance of transparent progress reporting to sustain public confidence. Overall, the session underscored a shared commitment to delivering dependable connectivity and media access to residents, businesses, and institutions across Kherson and Zaporozhye, as part of a broader strategy to strengthen regional information infrastructure and national digital readiness.