OREANDA-NEWS The head of the Ministry of Defense, Andrei Belousov, addressed the Russian troops. His words are quoted by the press service of the military department in Telegram.

The Minister congratulated the servicemen of the 228th Guards Motorized Rifle Leningrad-Pavlovsky Red Banner Regiment on the capture of the village of Ivanovka, Dnipropetrovsk region. His transfer to Russian control became known on October 22.

Belousov congratulated the soldiers, warrant officers and officers of the unit on their success, saying that their actions serve as a model of courage and bravery. "Each of you, overcoming the enemy's resistance during these battles, showed perseverance, initiative and a true military spirit," he said. The Defense Minister expressed confidence that the regiment's personnel would continue to defend Russia's national interests.

On October 22, the Ministry of Defense announced the occupation of the village of Pavlovka, Zaporizhia region. The military personnel of the Vostok group of forces established control over the village.