Belousov congratulated the servicemen on Dimitrov's release in the DPR

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov congratulated Russian servicemen on the liberation of the village of Dimitrov in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). This was reported on December 31 in the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

It is noted that a corresponding congratulatory telegram was sent to the command and personnel of the 5th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade named after the first head of the DPR Alexander Zakharchenko, the 1487th motorized Rifle Regiment and the 1435th Motorized Rifle Regiment (assault).

"The soldiers of the renowned 5th Separate Guards Motorized Rifle Brigade, showing bravery and dedication, continue the liberation battles on Donetsk soil. As a result of your professional and decisive actions, the enemy once again suffered significant losses and was defeated on the battlefield," Belousov said.

He also noted the merits of the soldiers of the 1487th regiment, emphasizing that they perform combat missions in the most difficult areas. The fighters show bravery and bravery, which allows them to throw back the enemy from the occupied lines.

"Belousov thanked the servicemen for the successful fulfillment of combat missions and loyalty to military duty, and expressed confidence that the soldiers would continue to honorably fulfill their military duty, reliably protect national interests and ensure the security of Russia," the defense Ministry concluded.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, visiting one of the command posts of the united group of forces, on December 27 noted the bravery and bravery of the servicemen who liberated Dimitrov. He congratulated the Russian soldiers and officers who liberated Dimitrov on the completion of this operation, as well as on the upcoming New Year.

On December 30, the Russian Defense Ministry said that in Dimitrov, military personnel thwarted counterattacks and attempts to unblock the encircled enemy garrison, whose representatives, realizing that escape would not succeed, changed into civilian clothes. This, as the ministry stressed, did not allow them to leave unnoticed — Russian fighters found and captured Ukrainian soldiers who tried to disguise themselves as civilians.

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