Putin Got Confused About the Names of Ukrainian Cities: What the Dictator Really Said.

According to ТСН: Russian President Vladimir Putin got confused about the names of Ukrainian cities, claiming that Russian forces had taken the city of Komsomolsk.

He voiced this information during a conversation with journalists after his visit to Kyrgyzstan.

Putin's Statements

He claimed that '70% of Pokrovsk has been captured, and in the south, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already cut off the groups in Myrnograd.' It is worth noting that for the mentioned cities, Putin used the old Soviet names — Krasnoarmiisk and Dmytriv.

'And what's next? If you look at the map — next is Komsomolsk. And further north — Kupiansk, Sloviansk, Siversk. In Komsomolsk, fighting is ongoing within the city, the advance continues further,' he emphasized.

However, there is no populated area with that name in this section of the front. Perhaps Putin meant Kostiantynivka.

Additionally, the city of Horishni Plavni, which before decommunization was known as Komsomolsk, is located in Poltava region.

The press service also compiled key statements from Putin and explained their potential impact on Ukraine.

These statements indicate that Russian propaganda still uses old Soviet names, which may suggest attempts to legitimize control over territories. At the same time, the confusion over city names highlights the lag in understanding the situation on the front among the Russian leadership and may be a sign of chaos in their strategic decisions.