Russian Defense Minister Belousov says army advancing in Zaporizhzhia

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced that Russian units are advancing confidently in the Zaporizhzhia region. He congratulated the command and personnel of the 37th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade of the Budapest Guard for liberating the village of Liubitskoye, calling the victory a symbol of courage that will enter the unit’s military annals.

Belousov praised the brigade’s combat tasks in the most difficult directions, noting a decisive defeat of the enemy and expressing confidence that the troops’ perseverance will guarantee the security of the Russian people. The remarks came as former president Dmitry Medvedev said Russia is at a crucial point for completing its "special military operation."