Russian Forces Capture Zakitne: A New Gain in Donetsk

Russian troops have seized control of the village of Zakitne, located in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, as reported by the Russian Defence Ministry. The news agency Reuters has yet to independently confirm the battlefield report.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 16-01-2026 15:03 IST | Created: 16-01-2026 15:03 IST
Russian Forces Capture Zakitne: A New Gain in Donetsk
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Russian forces have announced their capture of the village of Zakitne, a small but strategically significant location in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. This development, reported by the Russian Defence Ministry, marks another advance in the ongoing conflict.

Verification of the situation on the ground, however, remains elusive. Independent news agency Reuters has stated that they cannot confirm the details of the battlefield report at this time.

This event underscores the complex nature of conflict reporting, where independent confirmation often lags behind in fast-moving situations like those seen in Donetsk.

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