![Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal inspecting fortifications in Kherson Oblast.](https://assets.kyivindependent.com/content/images/2024/07/Shmyhal-and-Prokudin.jpg)
Kherson Oblast fortifications are 97% complete, Shmyhal says
"Building fortifications is a priority for every front-line oblast's leader. This year, the government allocated Hr 2 billion (around $50 million) to Kherson Oblast for this task," Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.