The Kremlin initially downplayed Kyiv's ongoing offensive, labeling it merely as a "sabotage and reconnaissance group." However, the reality underscores a far more significant military maneuver.
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the defensive operation aims to establish a "buffer zone" to safeguard Ukraine while targeting crucial infrastructure to encircle Russian forces.
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi noted that in just two weeks, Ukrainian forces have gained more territory than Russia has captured in all of 2024.
This offensive represents the largest assault on Russian soil by a foreign power since World War II, marking a pivotal moment in Ukraine's defense strategy.
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