Russian troops are aiming for full control of the two eastern states of Ukraine, of which Luhansk is intensifying its offensive against Ukrainian-based cities.
Three months after the invasion began, Russia is willing to fight for a long time until it reaches its operational goals.
On the 24th, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that it had attacked various parts of Donetsk Oblast in eastern Ukraine with missiles and destroyed the ammunition depot.
Regarding Mariupol, a key point in Donetsk Oblast, it was revealed that "Russia's Black Sea Fleet has completed the removal of mines installed in the port", and the aim is to strengthen the establishment of control by resuming the use of the port. It seems that.
Russian troops are also stepping up their offensive against Severodonetsk, which is based on the Ukrainian side, even in eastern Luhansk Oblast, which is adjacent to Donetsk Oblast. It will be. "
Under these circumstances, Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu emphasized on the 24th, "Europe and the United States have provided large-scale support to Ukraine and are putting sanctions pressure on Russia, but will continue special military operations until the target is achieved." ..
Also, one of Putin's closest aides, the Secretary of the Security Council, Patrushev, said, "We have no deadline. All the goals set by the president will be achieved." Three months have passed since the invasion began. , Russia is willing to fight for a long time until it reaches its operational goals.