Just hours before the Russian Victory Day Parade, as dawn broke over Kiev, explosions could be heard.
The shockwave from intercepted missiles shook the windows of buildings.
After what seemed like a lull, attacks on cities are now happening every night.
It is a very unnerving experience.
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The President Volodymyr Zelenskyy who met with Ursula von der Leyen the European Commission leader said that it was yet another sign of Russia’s failure in its war.
The number of missiles has increased. In my opinion, in the Russian Federation the political military authority must sell something to the society. They aren’t accomplishing anything and their society wants radical things and supports them, such as the number of deaths. They always support it.”
These strikes have been ongoing for several months, but have not broken the resolve of the nation.
The latest salvos are being launched against a backdrop of an upcoming counter-offensive by the Ukrainians.
The military of the country has received a large amount of Western equipment and ammunition, including tanks and armored vehicles.
Many of the units that will be fighting still train for the upcoming assault, and are confident they can win.
We joined Georgian combatants in Kyiv at a secret location as they perfected their urban combat techniques.
The drone operator said that they were almost ready to go into active service.
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We are highly motivated, in high spirits and are training. Exercises can last up to 4 hours per day. We are prepared in our hearts to begin the operations we must start immediately. “It’s time to launch the counter-offensive to reclaim all Ukrainian territory.”
A breakthrough is not going to be easy. Since months, the frontline has been measured by metres.
Satellite imagery shows that Russia has built long defensive lines along the frontline.
First, Ukraine may try to destroy the Russian landbridge to Crimea in the south.
The Ukraine is aware of the importance of success.
Its counter-offensive could be its only chance to change the dynamics on the battlefield and ensure continued Western support.