Conflict in Ukraine: Vladimir Putin claims over 700,000 Russian soldiers are stationed along the front line
In recent months, Russia's oil and gas sector has been under increased attack, leading to a rise in fuel prices at the pump in Russia.
One such attack reportedly targeted a refinery in the Bashkortostan region of Russia, causing a fire. Kiev claimed responsibility for the strike.
The escalation in attacks comes amidst ongoing military support for Ukraine primarily from NATO countries, including Germany, which recently announced the "Deep Strike Initiative" to supply advanced drones and military equipment. However, the exact countries that have extended military support without declaring it in recent reports have not been specified in available sources.
Despite these attacks and the ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that more than 700,000 Russian military personnel are deployed along the "contact line" in Ukraine. He also asserted that Russia has been conducting offensive actions in Ukraine for months and is gaining ground in certain sectors.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised a successful counter-offensive in the east against Russian troops. He was reported to have visited soldiers on the front line on Thursday.
In a separate development, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for "increasing pressure" on Russian President Vladimir Putin during a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump on September 18. Trump, on the other hand, expressed his disappointment with Putin over the war in Ukraine on the same day.
However, the details about the military personnel numbers, Putin's claims about offensive actions, mobilization, or military losses in Ukraine were not mentioned in the available sources.
Independent media estimates suggest that Russia has suffered heavy military losses during its offensive in Ukraine. The exact extent of these losses remains unclear.
As the conflict continues, the impact on Russia's oil and gas sector and fuel prices in the country is a growing concern for its citizens and the global economy.
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