The wives of soldiers mobilized to invade Ukraine gathered in the Russian capital, Moscow, to appeal for their early return. Reporters and others covering the incident were temporarily detained by security authorities, and Putin's government appears to be nervous about growing public opinion against the invasion of Ukraine ahead of next month's presidential election.
On the 3rd, wives of Russian soldiers sent to war gathered in front of the Kremlin in central Moscow to mark 500 days since the mobilization of reserve forces began in late September.
Dozens of participants gathered to lay flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a memorial site for those killed in World War II, and appealed for an early return.
According to Russian human rights organizations, more than 20 people, including reporters from domestic and foreign media who were covering the scene, were temporarily detained by security authorities. They appear to be nervous about the spread of public opinion opposing the invasion.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Army announced that General Sirsky had inspected the front line in the Kupyansk area of eastern Kharkiv Oblast, stating that ``heavy fighting is taking place across the entire front line'' and defending the surrounding area from the increasingly aggressive Russian military. It is said that they have reallocated their military forces for this purpose.
In addition, the Ukrainian President's Office announced that members of the Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense had received a commendation from President Zelenskiy for their efforts in sinking a Russian military missile boat in the Russian-controlled southern Crimea. It seems that the aim is to improve morale.