Putin Comments on the Situation at the Front

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russian troops are advancing in all directions on the battlefield, while the opposing forces are retreating. He mentioned that he had just received the latest report from the Chief of Staff, detailing the course of military actions.

According to Putin, following the establishment of control over the city of Siversk in the Donetsk region, new opportunities for further advancement have emerged. At the same time, the Ukrainian armed forces have not confirmed this information regarding the capture of Siversk.

Putin also expressed the view that it is possible to establish control over the city of Lyman in the near future. He noted that battles continue in Konstantinovka, claiming that about half of the city is under Russian control. According to Putin, Ukrainian forces' attempts to regain Pokrovsk have been unsuccessful.

Additionally, he announced that the troops named