【Wen/Observer Net, Wang Shipu】According to TASS on December 2nd, on the evening of November 30th, Russian President Putin visited the Russian military joint command center and held a military meeting. The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Gerasimov, and commanders of various military districts reported the situation of the war to Russian President Putin. The Russian military stated that the Russian forces have basically occupied Volchansk, Kupiansk, and Krasnoarmeysk (known as Pokrovsk in Ukraine), and are currently conducting urban warfare in Kostiantynivka, Seversk, and Lyman. Currently, only three cities in the Donetsk region with a population of more than 60,000 under Ukrainian control remain: Klatokmak, Kostiantynivka, and Slavyansk.

At the same time, the video released by TASS indicates that after a year of back-and-forth fighting, the Russian forces have basically occupied Krasnoarmeysk and raised the flag of the Russian Federation in the city's council building. At present, the Russian forces still need to clear the sister city of Krasnoarmeysk, Dmytrivka.

Putin and Gerasimov meet with commanders of various military districts on social media

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The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Gerasimov, reported to Putin about the front-line situation, stating that the Russian forces are launching an offensive on a broad front. In November, the Russian forces have liberated three settlements in Kharkiv Oblast, including Volchansk.

Gerasimov announced that about 30% of the territory of Kostiantynivka city is now under Russian control. Russian突击部队 (assault units) are conducting urban warfare in Seversk (in Donetsk Oblast), liberating approximately 100 buildings per day. The Ukrainian forces in Stepanivka, Zaporozhye Oblast, have been surrounded by the Russian forces. Russian Western Military District forces have entered Lyman in Donetsk Oblast, and the fighting is taking place in the southeastern and eastern parts of the city.

The Russian forces continue to tighten the encirclement around the left bank of the Oskor River near Kupiansk, where there are approximately 15 battalions of Ukrainian forces. They cannot retreat southward from the left bank. Meanwhile, the Russian offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast is proceeding smoothly.

Subsequently, the commanders of the various military districts reported the situation to Putin. The commander of the Central Military District, Valery Soloduchuk, reported that up to 2,000 Ukrainian soldiers are surrounded in the northern part of Dmytrivka, which is adjacent to Krasnoarmeysk, and the southern part of the city has been liberated.

Regarding the current situation of the siege of Krasnoarmeysk-Dmytrivka, Soloduchuk said that the Russian forces have eliminated small groups of Ukrainian troops in the village of Krasnoarmeysk. Ukrainian prisoners of war stated that they were prohibited from surrendering, otherwise they would face the threat of being shot. There are records indicating that Ukrainian drones have killed their own soldiers who raised their hands to surrender and were heading towards Russian positions. In the west of Krasnoarmeysk, the Russian forces continue their offensive in the direction of Novopavlivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

In the areas where Russia has made the most progress, the commander of the Eastern Military District, Khrymov, reported that the forces of the Eastern Military District have liberated the village of Dobropillya in the direction of Huriyevka in Zaporozhye Oblast. In November, the forces of the Eastern Military District have controlled 360 square kilometers of territory. The Eastern Military District forces are advancing toward the Geychur River, and the 5th Army has begun the operation to liberate the city of Huriyevka in Zaporozhye Oblast, and are conducting urban warfare in the northeastern part of the city. This city is "expected to be liberated before the Russian Orthodox New Year (January 7th)."

After listening to the reports from the various group commands, Putin made a statement saying that the initiative on the frontline of Ukraine is completely in the hands of the Russian forces, and all operations along the contact line of the special military operation are under its responsibility. The victory in the Krasnoarmeysk campaign will ensure that the Russian forces complete all the tasks set at the beginning of the special military operation. Establishing control over several settlements in recent days is of great significance for liberating territories still under Ukrainian control.

Putin then accused the Ukrainian authorities, stating that the Ukrainian authorities have gone to any lengths to lift the siege of Krasnoarmeysk, without considering losses, pushing Ukrainian soldiers into a desperate situation. The Ukrainian command has千方百计 (by all means) hindered its soldiers from surrendering to the Russians. The situation on the battlefield is a tragedy for the Ukrainian people, which is related to the criminal policies implemented by the coup group in Kyiv.

Putin finally stated that winter is approaching, and it is necessary to ensure that the Russian forces receive all necessary supplies.

In response to the loss of Krasnoarmeysk, Ukrainian President Zelensky refuted on December 1st, stating that although Russia claims to have occupied some cities, these cities are still in our (Ukrainian) hands. Kupiansk is under our control. We have driven the main Russian forces out of the city.

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