On December 12, Ramzan Kadyrov, the head of Chechnya, stated that the "special military zone" situation was under the allied forces' complete control. 

"For the Ukrainian nationalists, the most difficult period came when the entire vast front line began to move. And this movement is by no means in favor of the Kyiv regime," he added.

"Apty [Apty Alaudinov, the commander of the Akhmat special forces] also stated that there can be no talk of a retreat at this time. A regrouping of troops took place along the entire front line; the available forces were transferred to more successful positions. In addition, the rear support of the army has been established. In other words, our troops are now in a more advantageous position, as evidenced by the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on many fronts and huge losses," Kadyrov added.

"Our troops are systematically pushing the front line into enemy territory, simultaneously fulfilling one of the main tasks of the entire special military zone - the denazification of Ukraine. However, we did not expect anything else from our guys," Kadyrov concluded.