Defense Minister Shoigu: Russian Army Will Systematically Free Donetsk And Lugansk, Introduces New Method Of War

JAKARTA - Russian Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, said that his armed forces will systematically implement the plan to liberate the Donetsk and Lugansk Republics at a meeting of the Defense Ministry council on Tuesday.

“During special military operations, the Russian army coped with its tasks identified by the commander-in-chief. The plans for the liberation of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics are being implemented systematically and steps are being taken to restore normal life", he said.

Furthermore, Defense Minister Shoigu emphasized that the Russian military personnel involved in the operation showed courage and heroism in carrying out their duties.

He pointed out that Russia provides a reliable guarantee for the safety of its citizens, with several events in recent months showing the importance of further efforts, to increase the potential of the armed forces.

On the occasion, Defense Minister Shoigu also said the Russian armed forces would introduce new methods of combat operations, to better adapt to today's warfare.

The Ministry of Defense's continuous implementation of its action plan aims to further develop the Army and Navy, providing them with advanced weapons.

"Also, the introduction of new methods of combat operations will help to better adapt the troops to the current conditions of armed confrontation", he concluded.