Russian Forces Advance in Donetsk

Russian troops have reportedly seized control of Vodiane Druhe in Ukraine's Donetsk region according to Russia's Defense Ministry. Reuters was unable to independently verify this battlefield claim.

Russian forces have captured the settlement of Vodiane Druhe, located in the eastern Donetsk region of Ukraine, according to a statement released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Thursday.

The announcement marks a significant development in the ongoing military activities in the area, contributing to the complex geopolitical dynamics.

However, Reuters has reported that it was unable to independently corroborate this battlefield report, highlighting the challenges of verifying information amid the conflict. 

(With inputs from agencies.)