The Pentagon recognized the success of the Russian army in the Ukrainian conflict

Russia has made progress in the eastern direction of the Ukrainian conflict. Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said on January 13.

"On the battlefield, especially in the east, Russia has made some limited gains. Intense fighting continues in the Kursk area as well," the spokesman said during a briefing that was broadcast on the department's website.

This is how he answered the question about which side of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict currently has the advantage on the battlefield.

Border condition: Ukrainian forces failed to reach their targets near Kursk

The adventurous invasion of Russian territory cost the AFU dearly

Earlier, on January 6, it became known about the liberation of Kurakhovo by the Russian military. It is noted that this is the largest city in the south-west of Donbas. During the fighting to liberate the settlement, the AFU lost more than 12,000 people and about 3,000 weapons and military equipment.

The special operation to protect Donbass, the start of which was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24, 2022, continues. The decision was taken against the background of the aggravated situation in the region.