General Oleksandr Syrskyi tells Sky News his forces are "ready and capable and we will not give up a single metre of Ukrainian land without a fight".
He estimates the current number of Russian soldiers around his country's borders to be about 120,000.
A full invasion of Ukraine would not be a "simple walk in the park" for Russia because Ukrainian troops would fight for every metre, the commander of all ground forces has warned.
General Oleksandr Syrskyi said his soldiers were starting a round of military exercises in the north of Ukraine, near to the border with Moscow-ally Belarus, where Russian forces are conducting a massive joint exercise on the other side with Belarusian troops.
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WNU Editor: Here is the statement from the Ukraine Ministry of Defense (link here).
More Remarks From Ukraine's Top Military Leaders
‘Welcome to hell!’: Armed Forces of Ukraine absolutely ready to repel aggressor -- Ukrinform
Ukrainian defense minister vows military is 'absolutely ready to fight back' -- The Hill
Ukrainian commander-in-chief to Russia: 'Welcome to Hell!' -- Reuters
Russia 'will not capture' any of Ukraine's cities, Ukrainian defense minister says -- The Week
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What's the point of saying that? Sounds like something Iran would say. If I him, I wouldn't be saying anything that might inflame the situation, including theats and boasts.
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