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Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov announced advances by Russian forces across the entire front line in Ukraine, including progress towards Dobropillia and pushing the frontline away from Seversk. He also announced the creation of safety zones in the Special Military Operation (SVO) area and inspected the Southern troop group's combat progress. These developments affect the military balance in eastern Ukraine and the security situation in contested regions.