Russian Forces Capture Key Ukrainian Villages

The Russian Defence Ministry announced its forces have captured two villages in Eastern Ukraine: Zvanivka in the Donetsk region and Nove Zaporizhzhia in the Zaporizhizhia region. These battlefield claims could not be independently verified by Reuters.

The Russian Defence Ministry announced on Saturday that its troops have captured two strategic villages in eastern Ukraine. This development marks a significant shift in control within the contested regions.

According to the ministry, Russian forces now have control over Zvanivka, located in the Donetsk region, and Nove Zaporizhzhia, in the Zaporizhizhia region. These are considered key advancements in their ongoing military campaign.

However, it's important to note that Reuters has not been able to independently confirm these battlefield reports, highlighting the challenges in accessing reliable information from conflict zones.

(With inputs from agencies.)