The Defense Ministry says that main goal of the operation’s “first stage” – to limit Kiev’s fighting capabilities – has been fulfilled .
Russian troops near the Ukrainian cities of Kiev and Chernigov are regrouping as the goal of the first stage of their military operation has been completed, the Defense Ministry claimed on Wednesday. During a regular press briefing, its spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said the “planned regrouping of troops is taking place [in the] Kiev and Chernigov areas.”
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