Shoigu in the foreground
According to the news of the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense on the Telegram channel, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu inspected the troops of the Russian Armed Forces in the military special operations zone.
The report states that the general controls the conditions for the deployment of personnel and military equipment at points where military units are temporarily deployed. He also listened to the reports of the unit commanders and “attached special attention to organizing in the field of comprehensive support to the troops.”
In addition, Shoigu studied the “spatial areas of military units” and the conditions in which military personnel were stationed there – he controlled heating and cooking.
“At the front, Sergei Shoigu spoke with the military personnel of the group and thanked them for their exemplary performance of the missions of the special military operations. The head of the military department, concerned with the mood of the warriors, received a clear answer: “Battle!” – says message.
The head of the defense department also examined “one of the medical units”, the head of the medical service of the regiment told him about the organization of medical support and stocks for military personnel in the field-equipped medical unit. medicine and medical equipment.
“Well done, well done! Need to warm up. This is true. So that no one gets cold, the minister commented on the maintenance of the temperature regime in the shelters.
Also on the front line, Shoigu congratulated the army on the upcoming New Year.
“Don’t be alarmed, calm down, everything is fine,” the minister warned them.
President’s instruction
On December 18, the Ministry of Defense reported that Shoigu was inspecting Russian troops in the military special operations area. According to the ministry, the minister visited the Southern Military District.
“The head of the Russian military department flew over the areas where the troops were deployed and checked the forward positions of the Russian troops in a special military operation zone. On the front line, Sergei Shoigu spoke with Russian soldiers and thanked the personnel for the exemplary performance of combat missions, ”the Ministry of Defense said in a Telegram message.
The head of the defense department then also listened to the commanders’ reports on the current situation and the actions of the Russian troops in the areas of operation.
“During the hearing of the commanders, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation paid special attention to the organization of comprehensive support of the troops, the conditions for the deployment of personnel in the field and the work of the medical and rear units.” The press service of the ministry has ended.
A day ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin held an extended meeting of the Defense Ministry’s board of directors via video link. He reiterated his confidence that all military special operations deployed will be carried out successfully.
According to him, the army should be provided with everything necessary.
Today, I would like to emphasize once again that we are proud of everyone who enlisted in the military and fulfilled their duty to defend the homeland. And whatever task they perform, our soldiers should be provided with everything they need,” he said.
Putin explained that this applies to barracks equipment, living conditions, equipment and equipment, as well as medical care.
He also instructed to increase the combat capabilities of the Military Space Forces of the Russian Federation – Sarmat intercontinental missiles will soon take over combat duty.