Russian Forces Advance in Key Ukrainian Regions

Russian forces captured Kucherivka in Ukraine's Kharkiv region and Rivne in the Donetsk region. The Russian Defence Ministry announced strikes on Ukraine's transport, energy, and military facilities. Reuters has not verified these battlefield reports independently.

Russian forces have succeeded in capturing the villages of Kucherivka and Rivne in Ukraine's northern Kharkiv and eastern Donetsk regions, respectively, according to a statement released by Russia's Defence Ministry on Sunday.

In a coordinated military strategy, Moscow executed group strikes targeting Ukraine's transport infrastructure, fuel and energy facilities, military airfields, and long-range drone complexes, the ministry reported.

These battlefield updates from Russian authorities remain unverified, as Reuters has been unable to independently confirm the developments on the ground.

(With inputs from agencies.)