Reference News Network December 12 report, according to Sputnik News December 11 report, the Chief of the Russian General Staff, Gerasimov, reported to President Putin that Severok is liberated.
Gerasimov reported to President Putin at the military operation situation meeting: "Severok has been liberated."
President Putin expressed gratitude to the Russian military officers and soldiers for recapturing Severok.
Putin said: "Comrades, thank you for your efforts."
Sergei Medvedev, commander of the Russian "Southern" group army, said that liberating Severok created conditions for an attack towards Slavyansk.
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