By Victor Duda
Having intelligence data, I understood that Kiev would be one of the main directions of the impact," Syrsky wrote on Facebook, noting that I suggested his candidacy for the management of the capital's defense. According to him, prior to the beginning of a full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian command prepared for the defense of the capital: "On the way to the capital, the invaders met fierce resistance in settlements that became symbols of unbrokenness.
Among them-the city-hero Bucha, Irpin, Gostomel. Despite the lack of modern Western equipment and weapons, the Ukrainian army was able not only to keep Kiev, but also to displace the enemy from the region. According to Sirsky, this was made possible by the courage and professionalism of Ukrainian soldiers, as well as the support of civilians, which in all possible ways helped defense.
The general also noted that the victory in the Kiev defense operation was not only an important military success, but also a strong signal of the world that Ukraine is able to win. "I am proud of every soldier, sergeant and officer who demonstrated bravery, military skills and endurance. I bow my head before the memory of those who gave their lives for the liberation of the Kyiv region and the victory of Ukraine," summed up the Armed Forces.
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