Recently, Russian media interviewed Sergei Surovikin, commander-in-chief of the Russian Special Military Operations. He sent a lot of information, including the use of the Aerospace Army, the opening of Su-57, and the difficult situation of the Russian army in Khelson . He believes that the Russian army does not rule out making difficult decisions. This is understood as possible withdrawal of Kherson.
Good afternoon, Sergei Vladimirovic! According to the decision of the Russian Federation Minister of Defense, you are appointed as the commander of the special military operations. What many Russian citizens care about is how things are going today?
Generally speaking, the situation in the special military operation area can be said to be tense.
The enemy will not give up on the attempt to attack Russian military positions. First, this applies to Kupiyansk, Krasnolimansky and Nikolayev-Kliverrich directions. Enemy is a sinful regime that pushes Ukrainian citizens to death . We are the same nation as the Ukrainians. We want one thing, that is, Ukraine is independent of the West, NATO , and becomes a friendly country in Russia.
Ukrainian regime is trying to break through our defense. To this end, the Ukrainian armed forces are pulling all available reserves to the front line . Basically, these are territorial defense forces that have not been fully trained.
Usually, these troops have low morale. To prevent escaping from the front, Ukrainian authorities have used some nationalists to shoot everyone who is trying to leave the battlefield.
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The enemy's losses every day range from 600 to 1,000 people.
We have different strategies. The Supreme Commander has already talked about this. We do not pursue high propulsion rates, We protect every soldier and methodically "grind" the advancing enemy . This not only minimizes our losses, but also greatly reduces the number of civilian casualties.
At present, the joint forces are taking measures to establish formations and military units, establish additional reserves, and invest in the entire combat contact line and position.
The strike on military facilities and infrastructure that affects the combat capabilities of the Ukrainian army is still continuing.
Sergei Vladimirovic, you are still the commander-in-chief of the Aerospace Army, in addition to being appointed as the commander-in-chief of the Joint Force of the Special Military Operations Theater. How do you describe the effectiveness of Russian aviation and air defense forces?
Special military operations confirm the effectiveness of our service aviation complexes and air defense systems.
In operation, Tactical Aviation, Army Aviation and long-range Aviation crew conducted more than 34,000 combat flights . They used more than 7000 guided weapons . The latest hypersonic missile "dagger" proved itself in actual combat. enemy's air defense system cannot intercept this missile . Air-launched strategic cruise missiles also show the highest accuracy.
In terms of combat usage quality, I would like to emphasize the fifth generation multi-function Su-57 aircraft. It has a wide variety of weapons and in every flight it can perform multiple missions such as air to air and ground strikes.
UAV conducted more than 8,000 attacks , and attacked drones destroyed more than 600 targets of the Ukrainian armed forces.
A few days ago, Vladimir Sardo, acting governor of the Khlsson region, announced that the authorities had decided to arrange for residents of the region to live or study in other subjects of the Russian Federation. First, this applies to the right bank. The district head said the measures were taken to ensure the safety of citizens amid frequent artillery bombardments by the Ukrainian armed forces.How do you comment on this decision?
The situation here is very difficult. The enemy deliberately attacked Khlsun's infrastructure and residential buildings. The Himas rocket destroyed the Antonovsky Bridge and the dam at the Kahofka Hydropower Station, causing it to stop operating.
As a result, there are certain problems with water and electricity supply in cities. All of this not only makes life difficult for citizens, but also poses a direct threat to their lives.
NATO leadership of the Ukrainian armed forces has long demanded that the Kiev regime take action in the direction of Kherson, regardless of casualties of the Ukrainian armed forces and civilians.
We have data and intelligence on the possible use of banned warfare in the Kerson city area, on Kiev’s preparations for large-scale missile attacks on the Kahovka hydropower dam, and on large-scale indiscriminate missiles and shellings of the city.
These actions may cause the infrastructure of large industrial centers to be damaged and the civilian population is killed and killed.
In this case, our first priority is to maintain the lives and safety of civilians . Therefore, first, the Russian army will ensure the safe departure of civilians according to the resettlement plan that the Russian government is preparing.
Our further plans and actions for the city of Hersson itself will depend on the changing military tactical situation .
I'll say it again: It's already very difficult today.
Anyway, as I have already said, our starting point will be to protect the lives of civilians and our soldiers as much as possible.
We will take action consciously and in a timely manner, and does not rule out making difficult decisions .
