Expulsion of invaders begins in several regions of Ukraine – Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the expulsion of Russian occupants begins in several regions and directions inside Ukraine.

"I am sure that it is extremely pleasant for each of you to read and watch the news that Ukrainian cities are gradually being liberated from the occupiers. And so it is. Our Armed Forces, the National Police and the National Guard, intelligence are doing great. Absolute gratitude to them! To the north of Kyiv, in Chernihiv direction, in Sumy region, the expulsion of the occupiers continues, " Zelensky said in his video address on Friday night.

He added that the Russian military itself realizes that it can no longer sustain the intensity of fighting that it could provide in the first half of March.

"But we must also realize that for the Russian military, this is part of their tactics. All this is not occasional. We know their plans. We know what they are planning and what they are doing. We know that they are moving away from the areas where we are beating them to focus on others that are very important. On those where it can be difficult for us. That is why it is very important for everyone to show restraint. Restraint in emotions. Restraint in worries. We all equally want to win. Equally! But there will be battles ahead. We still have a very difficult path to cover to get everything we strive for, " the president said.