MOSCOW, February 12. /TASS/. Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov inspected the Battlegroup South and listened to reports of its commanders at a command post, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported.

TASS has put together key facts about the defense minister’s inspection.

- Belousov held a meeting at a command post of one of the Battlegroup South's units, listening to reports from commanders on the current situation in the area of responsibility and troop operations.

- Battlegroup Commander Lieutenant General Sergey Medvedev reported to the defense chief on the progress of offensive operations by the Battlegroup’s forces and the details of enemy actions.

- Belousov praised the effectiveness of the Battlegroup’s combat operations.