Kathmandu : Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined what he described as significant advances by Russian forces in Ukraine, while reiterating that hostilities will only cease if Ukrainian troops withdraw from their positions.
Speaking on Thursday, Putin claimed that Russian units are maintaining “positive momentum” across all sectors of the Northern Military District and that the pace of the offensive is accelerating. He alleged that Ukraine’s armed forces suffered 47,000 casualties in October alone, and pointed to what he called “very high” levels of desertion, citing Western media reports. According to Putin, Kyiv faces a growing imbalance between recruitment and battlefield losses, with a monthly shortfall of 10,000 to 15,000 troops.
The Russian leader also highlighted specific territorial gains. He said 3,500 Ukrainian soldiers were trapped on the left bank of the Oskol River, while the towns of Krasnoarmeysk and Dimitrov were “completely surrounded.” Vovchansk, he added, was almost entirely under Russian control. In Seversk, Russian forces had reportedly captured 1,700 of the town’s 8,000 buildings.
Putin further asserted that Russian troops were advancing rapidly through northern Zaporizhia Oblast, approaching Huliaipole, and warned that Ukraine’s frontline in the region could collapse. He claimed that Ukraine was losing some of its most combat-ready units near Krasnoarmeysk.
The statements reflect Moscow’s narrative of growing battlefield success, though independent verification of casualty figures and territorial control remains difficult. Ukrainian officials have consistently disputed Russian claims, emphasizing their own defensive operations and counterattacks. International observers note that both sides continue to wage an information war alongside the fighting, with casualty numbers and battlefield reports often contested.
This version reads like a wire-service news report: concise, neutral, and clearly attributing claims to Putin rather than presenting them as established fact.
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