--- title: "Zelensky at the Supreme Command: Ukraine to increase EW purchases and strengthen protection of Ukrzaliznytsia, gas stations, and critical infrastructure" description: "At the Stavka, Zelensky announced increased purchases of EW means, the reorganization of mobile fire groups, and strengthened protection of critical infrastructure, Ukrzaliznytsia, and gas stations from Russian strikes." date: 2026-09-15T13:46:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/zelensky-stavka-critical-infrastructure-ew-protection tags: [ukraine, zelensky, air-defense, ew-systems, logistics, ukrzaliznytsia] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Zelensky at the Supreme Command: Ukraine to increase EW purchases and strengthen protection of Ukrzaliznytsia, gas stations, and critical infrastructure ![Volodymyr Zelensky at the National Security Council meeting on protecting Ukraine's critical infrastructure and increasing electronic warfare procurement](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/15/zelensky-stavka-zashchita-infrastruktury-reb/zelensky-stavka-zashchita-infrastruktury-reb-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Zelensky announced increased purchases of EW means and confirmed contracts for defense systems for critical infrastructure. - The work of mobile fire groups and air defense lines will be reorganized; the Ministry of Finance has been instructed to allocate additional resources for logistics. - Joint steps with the EU and Moldova on logistics security and support for Ukrzaliznytsia were discussed, including the creation of reserve routes. - Security at gas stations in the Kyiv region will be strengthened and workers will be given access to a digital air awareness system; a successful interception of 'Shaheds' was announced. Following the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's meeting (the Stavka), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a series of decisions aimed at strengthening the country's defense against Russian strikes on critical infrastructure and logistics. According to him, the key item on the agenda was contracts for the production of defense systems for critical infrastructure and logistics facilities, as well as a detailed analysis of the needs of Ukrzaliznytsia, gas station networks, and enterprises that, in Kyiv's assessment, are particularly significant targets for Russian attacks. ### The Stavka and contracts for the protection of critical infrastructure The head of state noted that during the meeting a report from the intelligence services was reviewed, which, in his words, established which facilities are primarily targeted by Russian forces in their approved plans. On this basis, Zelensky stated, decisions on protection were made: in particular, this involves a substantial strengthening of the electronic warfare (EW) component and an increase in the volume of corresponding purchases, with the contracts, he said, already confirmed. ### Strengthening EW and reformatting fire groups In addition to expanding EW means, Zelensky reported that the work of certain mobile fire groups and air defense lines will be reorganized. This, as envisaged by Kyiv, should increase the flexibility and resilience of the air defense system and fire positions against enemy actions. The President also instructed the Ministry of Finance to provide additional resources for logistical needs, indicating the priority of maintaining the operability of transport and energy chains amid ongoing strikes. ### Logistics, Ukrzaliznytsia, and border routes Separately, the Stavka discussed challenges and possible joint steps with partners on logistics security in border areas with EU countries and Moldova. Zelensky reported that a report on Ukrzaliznytsia's capabilities to repair rolling stock and supply equipment was presented; he emphasized the importance of partners' support for UZ continuing and of state banks also supporting the railway carrier. According to him, the Cabinet of Ministers is preparing decisions on creating reserve logistics routes in frontline regions, with algorithms for combining rail and road routes worked out. ### Protecting gas stations and intercepting 'Shaheds' On the same day, September 15, Zelensky reported that Ukraine had successfully tested another interceptor for Russian 'Shahed' jet drones. Meanwhile, on gas stations in the Kyiv region, security measures will be strengthened in case of air attacks: gas station workers will be given access to a special digital air awareness system used by the Defense Forces. The totality of these measures, according to Kyiv's reports, is aimed at reducing the vulnerability of fuel infrastructure and logistics facilities, which remain in the focus of Russian strikes. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Protection of the railway, gas stations, and critical enterprises from shelling to be strengthened, - Zelensky](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/zahist-zaliznitsi-azs-ta-kritichnih-pidpriemstv-1789479260.html) - Первичное заявление Зеленского после Ставки: контракты на защиту инфраструктуры, усиление РЭБ, переформатирование огневых групп, логистика и УЗ, защита АЗС. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What measures to protect infrastructure did Zelensky announce at the Stavka? **A:** According to him, contracts for defense systems for critical infrastructure and logistics have been confirmed, the EW component is being substantially strengthened and the volume of purchases increased, and the work of mobile fire groups and air defense lines is being reorganized. ### Q: What will be done for Ukrzaliznytsia and logistics? **A:** The Ministry of Finance has been instructed to provide additional resources for logistical needs, joint steps with the EU and Moldova on border logistics security were discussed, and the Cabinet is preparing decisions on creating reserve logistics routes in frontline regions by combining rail and road routes. ### Q: How will the protection of gas stations be strengthened? **A:** Security measures at gas stations in the Kyiv region will be strengthened in case of air attacks, and gas station workers will be given access to a special digital air awareness system used by the Defense Forces.