Have Russian Forces Successfully Captured Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk?
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Key Takeaways
- Russian forces have captured Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk.
- President Putin received updates from high-ranking military officials.
- Strategic implications for the ongoing conflict are significant.
- Troops are being prepared for winter operations.
- Official footage confirms the capture of Krasnoarmeysk.
Moscow, December 2 (NationPress) Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed that Russian troops had seized control of Krasnoarmeysk in the Donetsk region and Volchansk in the Kharkov region, as stated by the Kremlin.
The President received updates from Valery Gerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Solodchuk, the Commander of the Centre Force, and Andrei Ivanayev, Commander of the East Force, according to a statement reported by Xinhua news agency.
In his briefing, Gerasimov confirmed the capture of Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk, while providing details on the progress of offensive operations in various regions.
Solodchuk reported on the advancements made in neutralizing the Ukrainian armed forces encircled near the Krasnoarmeysk-Dimitrov area, specifically noting that the southern part of Dimitrov is now under Russian control.
Ivanayev shared updates regarding the effort to establish control over the Zaporizhzhia and Dnepropetrovsk regions, announcing that his troops reached the Gaichur river and that units from the 5th Combined Arms Army were initiating operations to capture the city of Gulyaipole in Zaporizhzhia.
Putin expressed gratitude to the commanders and troops for their effectiveness and instructed them to ensure that all necessary supplies are provided to sustain operations through the upcoming winter.
On Monday evening, the Russian Ministry of Defence released footage from Krasnoarmeysk showing servicemen raising the Russian flag in the city's primary square, symbolizing its capture.