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Russian troops captured village of Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine's Donetsk region, TASS reports

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Posted on June 21, 2025

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Russian troops captured village of Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine's Donetsk region, TASS reports

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian troops have captured the small settlement of Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Saturday, citing Russia's Defence

Russian Forces Take Control of Zaporizhzhya Village in Donetsk

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian troops have captured the small settlement of Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, Russian state news agency TASS reported on Saturday, citing Russia's Defence Ministry.

Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report.

The small village of Zaporizhzhya, which had a pre-war population of about 200 people, is located near the strategic city of Pokrovsk, where some of the fiercest battles of the war have been fought over the past several months. Pokrovsk is a crucial transport hub in the east of Ukraine.

The village is distinct from the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, the regional centre and large industrial hub located some 160 kilometers (90 miles) to the southeast.

(Reporting by Reuters. Editing by Tomasz Janowski and Mark Potter)

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Russian troops have captured Zaporizhzhya village.
The village is near the strategic city of Pokrovsk.
Zaporizhzhya is distinct from the city of Zaporizhzhia.
Pokrovsk is a crucial transport hub in eastern Ukraine.
The report was made by Russian state news agency TASS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What village did Russian troops capture?

Russian troops have captured the small settlement of Zaporizhzhya in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

What is the population of Zaporizhzhya?

The small village of Zaporizhzhya had a pre-war population of about 200 people.

How far is Zaporizhzhya from the city of Zaporizhzhia?

The village of Zaporizhzhya is located approximately 160 kilometers (90 miles) to the northwest of the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia.

Who reported the capture of Zaporizhzhya?

The capture was reported by the Russian state news agency TASS.

Could the report of the capture be independently confirmed?

Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report regarding the capture.

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