Putin announced the liberation of 5,000 square kilometers of territory in the zone of his

On October 7, Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with the leadership of the Ministry of Defense and the General Staff, said that in 2025 the Russian army was able to liberate 5,000 square kilometers of territory and 212 settlements in the area of a special military operation (SVO).

"Currently, the strategic initiative remains entirely with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. This year, we have liberated almost 5,000 square kilometers of territory — 4.9 thousand — and 212 settlements," the president said.

Putin stressed that the key role in what is happening belongs to the Russian military. He noted their outstanding qualities, including dedication to the country, sense of duty, camaraderie and fighting spirit. The President expressed deep gratitude to all the personnel for their bravery and heroism.

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On September 7, Putin announced that the Russian military-industrial complex (MIC) was developing the latest means of armed struggle and supplying them to the troops at an accelerated pace. He specified that the armed forces' need for high-precision weapons, missiles, ammunition, weapons and military equipment is fully met.

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