Ukraine has had several moments during the war where its forces delivered significant blows to Russia, but one particularly intense 48-hour period stands out for its strategic impact and symbolism. According to Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov, three major victories define that brutal stretch:
🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Three Big Wins Over Russia
- Liberation of Kyiv Region
- Early in the war, Russia aimed to capture Kyiv in a lightning strike. Ukrainian forces not only repelled the assault but pushed Russian troops out of the entire region.
- This was a psychological and strategic win, proving Ukraine’s resilience and disrupting Russia’s initial invasion plan.
- Kharkiv Counteroffensive
- Ukrainian troops launched a surprise counterattack in the northeast, reclaiming large swaths of territory in the Kharkiv region.
- The speed and coordination of this operation stunned Russian forces and forced them into a chaotic retreat.
- Retaking Kherson
- Kherson was the only regional capital Russia had captured since the full-scale invasion began. Ukraine’s successful campaign to retake it was a major morale boost and a blow to Russia’s southern front.
These victories weren’t just battlefield successes—they reshaped the narrative of the war, showing that Ukraine could not only defend but also reclaim territory. If you’d like, I can walk you through how each of these battles unfolded or explore Russia’s response afterward.
