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Oct 17, 2026
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AI GeneratedThe speaker reports a positive dynamic in the special military operation, highlighting the capture of Dobropilya as a key step toward liberating the Donetsk People's Republic. While acknowledging the intensity and casualties of combat, the speaker emphasizes an increased pace of advance across the front line and successful strikes on enemy logistics and industrial targets.
As for the situation
on the ground, undoubtedly
one of the main objectives
remains the liberation
of the Donetsk People's Republic.
The takeover of Dobropilya by the center military forces
is a significant development in the
course of the special military operation.
It opens a direct route
to the borders
of the DPR.
Overall, I note a positive dynamic
in the operations of the armed forces.
The offensive by the armed forces' formations
and units is proceeding along the entire front
line.
The pace of advance has increased significantly.
Undoubtedly, combat operations are a complex,
demanding and intense task, which involves
casualties and various ongoing challenges.
However, the pace of advance has increased,
as confirmed by the results of combat missions,
and this is very important.
It is also worth noting the effectiveness
of our strikes against targets in the enemy's
military-industrial complex and logistics centers.
As reported just now by the Chief of the General Staff,
I evaluate the results positively.
Overall, as you said, the air defense combat units
are operating professionally.
But of course, there is still room for improvement in this regard.
We need to increase the effectiveness of our work.
This involves protecting our civilian,
first and foremost civilian, and, of course, military
facilities.
Following the invasion of the Kursk region
of Russia by the armed forces of Ukraine,
The armed forces of the Russian Federation
were tasked not only with driving the enemy
out of our territory, but also with establishing
a security zone in the surrounding territory.
This task is being successfully carried out.
Our goal is to ensure the absolute security
of Russia's border territories for the future,
And we do not plan to make this a subject
of any potential peace talks with Ukraine.