Russia plans to honor a military veteran for their defense of the Krasnodar region.
In a recent development, the Russian Government has approved a list of territories on August 11, 2025, according to a document signed by the Chairman of the Government, Mikhail Mishustin. This decision extends the status of a combat action veteran to defenders of these approved territories.
The list includes regions such as Crimea, Sevastopol, Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk, as well as the Rossoshansky and Kantemirovsky districts of Voronezh region, Novorossiysk, Gelendzhik, Anapa, and the Temryuk district of Krasnodar Krai.
However, there are several uncertainties surrounding this new status. For instance, the law does not specify whether this status applies to civilians who were involved in repelling attacks or only to defenders of border regions. Furthermore, it remains unclear whether the status is permanent or temporary, and whether it comes with any additional rights or privileges beyond those already granted.
The territories in question are adjacent to the zones of the SVO (Special Military Operation) and have been subject to attacks. The return of portraits of heroes of the Great Patriotic War in Sevastopol may be seen as a way to honour and celebrate their contributions to the defense of these territories. Military personnel and volunteers who were injured or wounded during combat tasks and became disabled will receive the status of a combat action invalid.
It is important to note that the search results do not provide any explicit mentions of newly approved territories in Russia specifically where defenders can receive the status of a combat action veteran. The discussions mainly revolve around ongoing combat operations, territorial advances in eastern Ukraine regions, and related military campaigns.
Should you require, further research can be conducted in official Russian government or military publications for the most recent decrees or legal acts regarding veteran status linked to territorial control. However, as of the latest information available, no authoritative data can be provided from the available sources regarding newly recognized territories by Russia for legal or veteran status reasons.
Lastly, the law does not mention any changes to benefits or support for veterans or combat action invalids. This new development, while significant, leaves several questions unanswered, and further clarification is expected.
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