ZELENSKYY ON THE DAY RUSSIA INVADED UKRAINE

Brief Summary

Ukraine’s forces grew from 200,000 to 800,000 and pushed Russian troops out of Kyiv and Chernihiv regions after the invasion.

Key points

• Why Kyiv was vulnerable. Ukraine’s strongest troops were holding the line in the east, while the advance through Belarus toward the capital was unexpected. The speaker says there simply weren’t enough forces near Kyiv to defend against 200,000 t
• From 200,000 to 800,000. As people volunteered and mobilization began, Ukraine’s army grew to 800,000. The speaker says the Russian forces could not hold the occupied territories and had to retreat.
• Kyiv region reclaimed. Ukrainian forces pushed Russian troops back and restored control over Kyiv and Chernihiv regions, along with the entire front described here.