Putin named the prospects for Russian troops after the capture of Marinka

Putin: the liberation of Marinka will give Russian troops wider operational space

Vladimir Putin and Sergei Shoigu. Photo: Kremlin.ru.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu after the report of the head of the defense department on the complete capture of Marinka, named the significance of this success for the further solution of the tasks of a special military operation.< /p>

The head of state noted that since 2014, Ukrainian forces have been building a significant number of reinforced concrete fortifications and communication passages in Marinka.

«By breaking into this fortified area, our troops are able to reach a wider operational area «, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief emphasized.

At the same time, Putin noted that, of course, this is a matter for the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense and local commanders. The head of state called the question of further advancement a separate topic, but emphasized that such an opportunity appears in this area.

Sergei Shoigu, in turn, added that with the liberation of Marinka, Russian troops quite significantly pushed Ukrainian artillery away from Donetsk, that will allow you to more effectively protect the city from attacks.