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Address of the Minister of Defence of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov

Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, posted 04 March 2022 10:19
Fellow Ukrainians!

196 hours of defence. 

We have been countering Russian occupiers for two weeks.

Right now, the situation is changing. The changes need focus and particular concentration. 

Our defenders have stopped the enemy on the majority directions. The Armed Forces conducted successful counterattack on several directions. 

The situation remains complex on the South, where the enemy had been shelling Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant recently. Nevertheless the morale of people on the Cossack land is such a high, that the occupiers are doomed to the failure.

Kharkiv is staying as an infrangible fortress. Russian shellings of the city is a pain of the whole Ukraine, but as of now the whole Europe knows that Kharkiv is not only intelectual and industrial center, but also the proud city of brave citizens.

Sumy and Chernihiv are in combat. They are protecting Kyiv from the siege. The enemy has no chances, until command and control over the country and the Armed Forces is unimpaired.

On the East and South, everywhere, the Ukrainian people are countering the enemy and staying united for victory.

Following the results of 8 days of the warfare, losses of Russian army are more than 10 thousands of people killed and wounded in action. Defeating of minimum one Russian general was confirmed. Russian society starts to experience and realize these losses.

We are counting destroyed Russian vehicles and equipment not by units, but by battalions and brigades.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine received more trophey tanks and armored vehicles, than it had been supplied from Ukrainian military-industrial complex in the last 8 years.

Our defenders seized several vehicles with MLRS ammunition, which is used by the enemy to shell our peaceful cities. All this projectiles will "return" to the enemy.

We are also suffering casualties. The war is a huge grief. Almost every hour we are receiving imformation, that Russian occupiers are killing peaceful citizens again and again. The blood is up in ire, when our children are dieing... 

There are losses among our wariors. They are fighting like cyborgs, but the hearts in their breasts are human. Each of them will be honored as a hero.

People are the most valuable for us. That is the main difference between Ukraine and Russia. I really hope that Russian side will fulfill its' obligations to create humanitarian corridors.

A plenty of complex decisions were taken these days. We were forced to maneuver to save the Armed Forces. Nevertheless we will take all our land back.

The buildings, destroyed after the Russian shellings are our pain, but we will rebuild everything.

The commander of the flagship of the Ukrainian Navy complied with the order to sink the ship, so that the frigate "Hetman Sagaidachny", which was under repair, did not fall into the enemy hands. I can not imagine more difficult decision for the brave warior and the whole crew, but we will build new fleet - the modern and powerful one.

The main thing as of now is to withstand. 

I clearly understand that everybody is tired, many people are exhausted and shocked with the losses. Extrimely difficult period is ahead. We will need a lot of power and stamina.
I want to say to all. Ukrainians, you are incredible! 

The enemy is confused and scared. We have not won it yet, but this time is irreversibly nearing.

The Kremlin rats are already trembling. Part of them are actively searching for the escape routes.

The whole Ukraine is successfully adjusting to the life in defence. Assistance is beeing provided in industrial scales, this activity had already been regulated. 

We will protect our country and handle it to the future generations as a blooming, prosperous and better State. 

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes of Ukraine!

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