By the end of Saturday, it became evident that the rapid war initiated by Putin to overthrow President Volodymyr Zelensky's government faced unexpected difficulties. However, it cannot be said that the Russian invasion has failed, as the war has only just begun, and Putin may still impose his victory. This depends on the Russians maintaining overwhelming military superiority over Ukrainian forces, particularly in terms of air power, extensive naval capabilities, and ground troops estimated between 100,000 to 200,000 soldiers on the border.
Among these challenges, according to "Sky News Arabia," are logistical issues; supplying the invading forces with fuel, ammunition, and food in such a vast country presents a significant challenge for the Russian army. The Russian plan, according to Ukrainian intelligence, involved encircling the capital, which has a population of 3 million, using ground troops and 5,000 paratroopers. Subsequently, they intended to storm the presidential palace, seize President Zelensky, and take control of sovereign facilities, including the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense, followed by the installation of a pro-Moscow government.
However, this has not occurred, at least until Sunday morning, as control remained in the hands of the Ukrainian government. The Ukrainian army reported that they thwarted Russian paratroopers attempting to seize an airport in the city of Vasylkiv, which they were trying to use as a base for capturing Kyiv.
