- Sputnik International, 1920, 25.02.2022
Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
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.

Russian Forces Advance in Kurakhov, Donbass, Handing Major Losses to Ukrainian Army

© Sputnik / Stanislav Krasilnikov / Go to the mediabankRussian servicemen of the Tsentr Battlegroup fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher at Ukrainian positions amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine
Russian servicemen of the Tsentr Battlegroup fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher at Ukrainian positions amid Russia's military operation in Ukraine - Sputnik International, 1920, 20.09.2024
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On September 19, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Battlegroup Yug units had liberated the settlement of Georgiyevka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced that Russian troops are making significant progress in the Kurakhov area of the Donetsk People's Republic. He communicated this in telegrams sent to military formations and units involved in the liberation of Georgiyevka, as reported by the Defense Ministry via its official Telegram channel.
"Today, you are advancing with confidence in the Kurakhov area. Thanks to your professional efforts, the armed Ukrainian forces are experiencing significant losses and are retreating further west. The servicemen of your unit are courageously fulfilling their military duties and successfully accomplishing all assigned tasks, thereby bringing us closer to victory." Belousov wrote in a congratulatory message to the command and personnel of the Oplot 5th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, named in honor of the first head of the DPR Alexander Vladimirovich Zakharchenko.
On Thursday, the ministry announced that units from Battlegroup Yug had successfully liberated Georgiyevka in the DPR
"Belousov sent telegrams to the detachments and military units that showed courage and heroism in liberating the settlement of Georgiyevka," the ministry said.
A Russian serviceman of the Central military district air defence unit shoots a rifle at an air target in the Avdeyevka area of the frontline of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, Russia - Sputnik International, 1920, 19.09.2024
Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
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The minister also conveyed a congratulatory message to the command and personnel of the 150th Guards Motor Rifle Idritsa-Berlin Order of Kutuzov Division.
"Today, by defeating the enemy in the Kurakhov area, you have proven through your bravery, perseverance, and military skill that your unit rightfully earns the esteemed title of ‘Guards'," the telegram said.
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