Valery Gerasimov, the First Deputy Minister of Defense and the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, described a shift in the tempo of hostilities where the front line has settled into a more stable posture. The focus, he explained, is squarely on advancing the operation in the Donetsk People’s Republic. This update came during a briefing delivered to foreign military attachés, outlining how the current phase fits into a broader plan for exerting military effort in the area. Briefing
According to the chief of staff, ongoing steps to strengthen the capabilities and readiness of Russian troops have contributed to a stabilized front. The assessment underscores that disciplined measures to enhance combat effectiveness are translating into a more predictable and defendable line of operations. Briefing
Gerasimov emphasized that the principal objective remains the liberation of the Donetsk People’s Republic. He framed the campaign as a decisive phase where securing and reclaiming territory is the central mission driving the deployment and maneuver of forces. Briefing
During the briefing, he also indicated that the Ukrainian front stretches to roughly 815 kilometers. This acknowledgment provides a scale for planners and observers assessing logistics, line-of-communications, and the distribution of troops and equipment across the contested zone. Briefing
In a later note, it was mentioned that Sergei Shoigu, the head of the Ministry of Defense, reviewed the conditions and feasibility of deploying grouping units of the Russian Federation Armed Forces within the special operations zone. The discussion centered on readiness, protection of personnel, and the readiness of reserve forces to support ongoing operations. Briefing