Russia's Putin told of frontline liberation of Pokrovsk, Vovchansk, Kremlin says


Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with participants of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, November 28, 2025. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS

Dec 1 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a military command post on Sunday and heard reports from top commanders of the capture of the towns of Pokrovsk and Vovchansk, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying on Monday.

TASS news agency quoted Peskov as saying Valery Gerasimov, chief of the Russian military's General Staff, "reported to the commander in chief of the liberation of the cities of Pokrovsk (called Krasnoarmeysk in Russia) in (Donetsk region) and Vovchansk in Kharkiv region, as well as the results of other offensive actions of troops in other sectors."

Ukrainian officials have made no acknowledgement that either city has fallen into Russian hands.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Chris Reese)

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Trump to tell wary public that Iran war goals have been accomplished in prime-time address
FBI arrives in Cuba to investigate deadly speedboat shootout
Luxon appoints Penk to lead New Zealand defence in Wellington reshuffle
NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance
Severe storm "Erminio" hits Greece, disrupting transport, daily life
Piraeus Port posts record-high revenue in 2025
1st LD Writethru: 13 killed after ammunition depot explosions in Burundi's Bujumbura province
U.S. stocks close higher
Urgent: 13 killed after ammunition depot explosion in Burundi's Bujumbura province
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela acting president, opening door for assets control

Others Also Read