Russians want to capture Donetsk, Luhansk and southern Ukraine
The Russians want to capture Donetsk and Luhansk regions, as well as the south of Ukraine, the goal of our defenders is to prevent this.
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi said this in video appeal, Ukrinform reports.
“What is the purpose of Russian troops? They want to capture both Donbas and the south of Ukraine. What is our goal? Protect us, our freedom, our land and our people. Do everything for protection, “Zelensky said.
According to him, our defenders and community defenders continue to regain control in Kyiv and Chernihiv oblasts. There are more and more Ukrainian national flags in the areas that have been temporarily occupied. The Armed Forces of Ukraine do not release the invaders without a fight. Inflict fire effects. They are destroying everyone who is given the opportunity to reach our capabilities.
He acknowledged that the defense is currently being strengthened in the eastern direction. The authorities are aware that the enemy has reserves to increase the pressure on the stairs. “Our hero Mariupol continues to retain a significant part of the enemy forces. Thanks to this resistance, thanks to our courage and the resilience of other cities, Ukraine has gained invaluable time. The time that makes it possible to break the enemy’s tactics and weaken his capabilities, “the President said.
Zelensky especially thanked the residents of our Energodar. To those brave Ukrainians who went to a rally today to defend their city. To protect our state. “In response, the occupiers opened fire and used grenades against completely peaceful people who are on their land, in their own right. There will be an answer for each wounded. And the Ukrainian character still can not be conquered. No pressure. No violence, “the head of state said.
On February 24, Russian President Putin launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The military forces are shelling and destroying infrastructure facilities, cities of the Russian Federation, cities of mass shelling of Ukrainian residential areas and settlements using artillery, rocket-propelled grenade launchers and ballistic missiles.