I'd bet a lot of money that won't happen, no. Taking a city the size of Kyiv? From a highly motivated army AND a highly motivated population who are all willing to kill and die for to stop you? That's one of the most difficult things an army can do.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Kharkiv Resistance Begins with Threat to Welcome Russians to Hell
"We are waiting for the Russians and will welcome them to hell" – The Kharkiv Resistance Has Already Begun
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Equipment and troops sent to Kyiv to reinforce the city
Equipment and troops are being sent to Kyiv to reinforce the city. – Official
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Combats en cours dans le sud – Officiel
Fighting ongoing in the south. – Official
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Forces ukrainiennes se préparent à Pushkov en Volhynie
Ukrainian forces have taken up positions in Volhynia and are preparing to push back Russian forces. – Official
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Continuation of fighting in multiple directions
Head of Kharkiv Regional State Administration Oleg Sinegubov: “Now the fighting continues in the Dergachevsky direction, Sumy, Volchansky and Kupyansky. The military did not give up their positions even a meter, the enemy is suffering losses.”
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Russian artillery and airpower advantage not dominating open areas yet
You'd think the Russian artillery and airpower advantage would absolutely dominate the more open areas, but it hasn't as of yet.
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Energy system operates normally: SBU on Russian fake
"The energy system is operating in normal mode. Nothing needs to be turned off!" — SBU about the Russian fake in social networks
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First Night of the Russian Invasion (Mariupol)
The first night of the Russian invasion of #Ukriane and perhaps the first of many nights in a bunker for these children.
— Liz Cookman (@liz_cookman) 24 février 2022
Taking refuge in an underground church, at least these girls are making the most of it. #Mariupol pic.twitter.com/Y6ofQpJNaXThe first night of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and perhaps the first of many nights in a bunker for these children. Taking refuge in an underground church, at least these girls are making the best of it. #Mariupol
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Defensive battles near Kherson and road bridge recaptured
Defensive battles are being fought in the south near Kherson. Mechanized units of the Armed Forces recaptured the road bridge and established themselves on the left bank of the Dnieper.