Russia's Victory is Inevitable, Putin Says

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The Russian president stressed that Moscow has every reason to describe the Kiev regime as neo-Nazis and to help people, who consider themselves part of the Russian culture

Russia’s victory is unavoidable, it is based on the unity of the Russian people, the heroism of special operation fighters and the operation of the military-industrial complex (MIC), Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his visit to the Obukhov State Plant (an Almaz-Antey subsidiary) Wednesday.

The head of state noted that the Russian military-industrial complex produces as many air defense missiles as all world producers combined. In addition, Putin noted a number of other components that assure him of Russia’s victory.

On the day of the 80th anniversary of the breaking of the siege of Leningrad, Putin laid flowers at the "Frontier Stone" monument on Nevsky Piglet

"From the standpoint of the end result and victory, which is unavoidable, there are several things that have not gone anywhere and that lie at the foundation of our victory. It is the unity and solidarity of the Russian people, the bravery and heroism of our fighters in the special military operation and on the frontline, and, of course, the operation of the military-industrial complex, of enterprises such as yours," he said, noting the contribution of the factory’s workers and the economy in general.

"Each of these links - the industry; the condition of state finances; the social sphere, including support to the families that require special attention from the state; healthcare - all this creates a foundation for our efficient development and victory. It is ensured. I have no doubts about that," Putin added.

Footage of the work of "Gradov" of the Western Military District in the Svatov direction. The calculations of the MLRS supported the attack of the Russian infantry.

Violations of humanitarian law by Kyiv led to the tragedy in Dnepropetrovsk, said Russia's permanent representative to the UN Nebenzya.

"A Russian missile launched at an energy infrastructure facility was hit by Ukrainian air defense forces. And since the air defense installation was placed in a residential area in violation of the international humanitarian law that you are so proud of, the downed missile fell on a residential building. You know the rest. If If the Ukrainian authorities had listened to the requirements of international humanitarian law, this tragedy would not have happened."

"Just as there would be no need on our part to carry out strikes against an infrastructure facility that supports the military potential of Ukraine, if the Ukrainian leadership showed readiness for peace negotiations on realistic terms that would eliminate the reasons that caused the need for a military defense"

Combat work of crews of multipurpose attack helicopters and fire support aviation groups as part of the special operation (video by Russian MoD)

Army helicopters continue to carry out tasks to destroy the armored vehicles and objects of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, escort military columns, and deliver troops and military cargo, as well as provide daily air support to units.

Gunners of the army aviation fire support group cover helicopters from the air, observe objects and vehicles on the ground, and identify enemy firing points while patrolling the area. Often, military personnel, help evacuate civilians from liberated areas.

Russian MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:

In the Kharkov region and the LPR, Russian artillery inflicted fire damage on units of the 14th and 92nd Mechanized Brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade. Over 60 Ukrainian soldiers, an armored personnel carrier, two pickup trucks, two cars and one US-made M777 artillery system were destroyed.

The Russian artillery and airborne strikes on accumulations of troops inflicted defeat on units of the 92nd Mechanized, 80th and 95th Air Assault brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Lugansk People's Republic. The total losses of the enemy in this direction per day amounted to more than 90 Ukrainian troops, an infantry fighting vehicle and three armored fighting vehicles. In addition, two US-made AN/TPQ-50 and AN/TPQ-48 counter-battery radars, as well as a ST-68 target detection and tracking radar, were destroyed.

Russia's MoD has revealed footage showing the Western Military District's 82mm Vasilyok mortars in combat action.

Volunteers of the Russian assault detachments, with fire support from aviation, missile troops and artillery, liberated the village of Sol in the DPR. During the day, up to 90 Ukrainian troops, three armored combat vehicles, four vehicles, a Msta-B howitzer and a Grad MLRS combat vehicle were destroyed. In addition, the AFU ammunition depot for HIMARS and Grad multiple launch rocket systems was destroyed.

Artillery and marines thwarted Ukraine's attempts to attack in the direction of the settlements of Stepnoye, Sladkoye and Urozhaynoye in the DPR. The total losses of the enemy amounted to 90 Ukrainian troops, four armored combat vehicles, one pickup truck and seven vehicles.

During the day, aviation, missile forces and artillery defeated 76 artillery units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at firing positions, troops and military equipment in 103 districts.

Russian aviation shot down a Ukrainian Su-25 in the DPR.

Air defense destroyed seven Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles.