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Russia says it has taken control of two more villages in eastern Ukraine, TASS reports

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Posted on September 19, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of Muravka, a village in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, and Novoivanivka in the neighbouring

Russia says it has taken control of two more villages in eastern Ukraine, TAS...

Russia's Military Advances in Eastern Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of Muravka, a village in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, and Novoivanivka in the neighbouring Zaporizhzhia region, the state TASS news agency reported.

Details on Captured Villages

Reuters could not independently verify the battlefield assertions.

Verification of Claims

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Felix Light; Editing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia claims control of Muravka and Novoivanivka.
  • Villages located in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
  • TASS news agency reports the military advance.
  • Reuters unable to independently verify claims.
  • Ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What villages did Russia claim to have taken control of?
Russia's Defence Ministry stated that its forces had taken control of Muravka and Novoivanivka in eastern Ukraine.
Can Reuters verify Russia's claims about the battlefield?
Reuters could not independently verify the battlefield assertions made by Russia.
Which regions are mentioned in the article?
The article mentions the Donetsk region and the neighbouring Zaporizhia region in eastern Ukraine.

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