Russian Forces Liberate Seversk - General Staff Chief Reports to Putin
14:45 GMT 11.12.2025 (Updated: 16:25 GMT 11.12.2025)
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In his report to President Vladimir Putin, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, General Valery Gerasimov, provided updates on the ongoing Special Military Operation (SMO).
aRussian forces have taken control of the city of Seversk, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces Valery Gerasimov said on Thursday.
"The city of Seversk has been taken control of," Gerasimov told Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on the situation in the special military operation zone.
The liberation of Seversk, located in the northwestern part of Donetsk People's Republic and a gateway to Kramatorsk, practically means the completion of the offensive operation to free Donbass.
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Local residents greet Russian soldiers and express their gratitude for the city's liberation. https://t.co/HrHQMg2qKM pic.twitter.com/Ht9gLzpMU6
Russia’s control of Seversk was secured through the coordinated efforts of commanders at all levels, President Putin said.
"I would like to note that this was, of course, made possible solely by the coordinated work of unit commanders, formation commanders, and headquarters at all levels, which ensured the meticulous planning of this work, all combat operations, and the resolution of issues of cooperation and comprehensive support," Putin said.
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"The liberation of the city of Seversk and successful offensive actions in this direction significantly bring closer a new, successful offensive in other directions and the expulsion of Ukrainian armed formations from our territory, the restoration of peaceful life in the land of Donbas," Putin added.
The Ukrainian armed forces hoped that when Russia took control of Seversk, it would get bogged down in this direction, but it did not work out, Putin said.
The Russian forces have also liberated of Kucherovka and Kurilovka settlements.
Creation of a Buffer Zone
The creation of a buffer zone in Ukraine's border regions is proceeding as planned,Vladimir Putin said.
"The Russian armed forces continue to carry out the tasks of the special military operation and are confidently advancing along the entire front. The creation of a buffer zone in Ukraine's border regions is proceeding as planned," Putin said.
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Other Developments
Valery Gerasimov reported to President Vladimir Putin that the main efforts of Battlegroup Sever are focused on expanding the buffer zone in the border areas of Sumy and Kharkov regions in Ukraine.
As many as 45% of buildings in Konstantinovka are under the control of the Russian armed forces, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces Valery Gerasimov said on Thursday.
"The assault units of Battlegroup Yug are advancing with battles in the city of Konstantinovka, a total of 45% of the buildings in this settlement are under our control," Gerasimov told Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Street fighting continues during the liberation of Gulyai Pole in the Zaporozhye region, Gerasimov added.
In the zone of Russia's Battlegroup Sever, the main efforts are focused on deepening the security zone in the Sumy and Kharkov regions, Valery Gerasimov said.
"In the area of responsibility of Battlegroup Sever, the main efforts are focused on increasing the depth of the security zone in the border areas of the Sumy and Kharkov regions of Ukraine," Gerasimov said.
The Russian armed forces are acting in accordance with the plan of special military operation, Gerasimov said, adding that Russia's Battlegroup Zapad continues fighting on the left bank of the Oskol River.
Russia's Battlegroup Vostok is developing an offensive in the south of the Dnepropetrovsk region, Valery Gerasimov added.
"Battlegroup Vostok, having crossed the Gaichur River, are advancing in several areas in the south of Dnepropetrovsk region and in the eastern part of the Zaporozhye region," Gerasimov said.
