Tensions Rise as Russian Forces Seize Miroliubivka

Russian troops have captured the settlement of Miroliubivka in Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. The information remains unverified as Reuters could not independently confirm the report. This development marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

The Russian Defence Ministry announced Tuesday that its troops have seized control of Miroliubivka, a settlement in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

However, the battlefield claims have yet to be independently verified, with Reuters stating it could not confirm the Russian assertion.

This latest development adds a new layer of complexity to the escalating tensions in Eastern Ukraine.

(With inputs from agencies.)