Russia Claims Liberation of Four Settlements in Ukraine

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russia has announced the liberation of four settlements in Ukraine. Based on data published by the Mehr News Agency, citing Sputnik, a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense indicated that the settlements of Novotroitske and Petrovske in the Donetsk region, and Reznykove and Kupyansk in the Kharkiv region, have been captured. Moscow also stated that Russian forces have tightened the encirclement of Ukrainian troops on the Kharkiv axis, with ongoing clashes in several other areas.

The Russian Ministry of Defense further reported inflicting casualties on Ukrainian forces and destroying military vehicles, armored equipment, radar systems, and electronic warfare equipment. The ministry also announced that Russian airstrikes and missile attacks have targeted military industry infrastructure, energy and transportation facilities used by the Ukrainian army, and locations where military personnel are stationed in 147 areas.

According to the statement, Russian air defense also reported downing two guided bombs and 909 Ukrainian drones.