Summary
Russian forces crossed into Ukraine from Russia, Belarus and Crimea simultaneously — a four-front invasion aimed at decapitating the Ukrainian government within days. Initial Russian advances were rapid but failed to take Kyiv. Zelensky refused evacuation, remaining in Kyiv with the now-famous words: 'I need ammunition, not a ride.'
The opening hours of the invasion, the four-front structure, and Zelensky's defiant public address.
Military analysis of Russia's planning failures, logistical breakdowns, and Ukraine's effective defensive tactics.
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