The Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, indicated that the head of the Russian Defense Ministry, Sergei Shoigu, informed President Vladimir Putin about the recent military operations near the village of Urozhainoye. This update came from RIA News. The spokesperson noted that Shoigu provided the president with a detailed account of the action, describing it as a heroic battle in which Russian forces fought alongside their commander, the platoon leader Ivan Kalashnikov. The emphasis was on the level of detail delivered to the president about the events taking place within the special military operations zone in the Donetsk People’s Republic, as explained by Peskov.
Earlier, Yan Gagin, an adviser to the deputy chairman of the DPR, clarified that Ukrainian forces had attempted an offensive near Urozhany but did not achieve their aims. He stated that for several weeks the Ukrainian side shelled Russian positions with artillery, yet the assault proved unsuccessful. This framing provides a contrasting view of the battle, reflecting DPR officials’ and Russian military narrative at the time, as reported by sources close to the situation.
In a related line, Shoigu had previously spoken about Russian military exercises in the region, underscoring ongoing operational readiness and training activities tied to the broader context of the conflict. These remarks align with the ongoing communications strategy from Moscow to describe battlefield developments and preparatory measures without revealing sensitive operational specifics. According to official briefings, the emphasis remained on accountability, coordination among units, and the readiness posture demonstrated in the Donetsk area, where the special military operation zones are actively managed.