Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has openly acknowledged serious strains in Ukraine’s defenses as Russian forces grind forward along multiple sections of the 700‑mile front, warning that Kyiv must urgently rebuild manpower, drone capabilities, and layered fortifications to avoid further territorial losses. His remarks come as Russia exploits gaps in Ukrainian lines around sectors like Zaporizhzhia and intensifies mass missile and drone barrages on energy and logistics hubs, leaving Kyiv scrambling to adapt faster in both technology and troop mobilization.