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On February 24, 2022 Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been living under regular attacks from Kiev's forces.

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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visited the special military operation zone and praised the combat work of Russia's troops.
The Russian army now has air defense missile systems that have shot down 24 Ukrainian jets in 5 days, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated when meeting with the Battlegroup Vostok (East) in the special military operation zone. He stressed that last week, the Ukrainian army lost a numerous amount of aircraft.
Shoigu added that the facts show that the Ukrainian troops are running out of chances, and praised the professionalism of the Russian army.

"Reality nowadays and today's situation suggests that the enemy has fewer and fewer capabilities. And they are becoming fewer thanks exclusively to your combat work. For this, not only do you have my gratitude, but you will also be nominated for state awards. I congratulate you. I wish you good health and a safe return home. This is the most important wish," the defense chief emphasized.

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Russian troops reported to Shoigu that the enemy was "in panic" and that they would strike "without mercy".
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