Gerasimov: In January we seized 300 square kilometers in Ukraine
Russian forces claimed to have taken over 300 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in early January, according to Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of Russia.
Russians claim to be advancing in all directions while boasting of gains from 2026
General Gerasimov stated that during the first two weeks of January, eight settlements were liberated and over 300 square kilometers of territory were brought under their control, highlighting a widespread offensive on the front lines.
Russian forces expanding buffer zone in Ukraine – senior commander
Russian military forces are increasing their buffer zone by pushing Ukrainian troops away from the border in the Sumy and Kharkov Regions, as reported by the chief of Russia's General Staff, Valery Gerasimov.
Putin ordered the expansion of the buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the expansion of a buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine, according to statements from Chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov.