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Russia says its forces take control of three more villages in eastern Ukraine, agencies report

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of three more villages in eastern Ukraine, Russian agencies reported. According to the ministry, Russian

Russian Forces Gain Control of Three Villages in Eastern Ukraine

Overview of Recent Military Gains

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had taken control of three more villages in eastern Ukraine, Russian agencies reported.

Details of Captured Villages

According to the ministry, Russian troops have taken Bolohivka in the Kharkiv region, Promin in the Donetsk region, as well as Zlagoda in the Dnipropetrovsk region.

Verification of Reports

Earlier, the ministry also said its forces had captured the settlement of Dronivka in the Donetsk region.

Reuters could not independently verify the battlefield reports.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian forces captured three villages in eastern Ukraine.
  • The villages are located in Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
  • The Russian Defence Ministry announced these military gains.
  • Reuters could not independently verify the reports.
  • The conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate.

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