Russian Forces Capture Holubivka: Strategic Advance in Eastern Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry announced the capture of Holubivka, a village in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. The report, delivered via the state-run RIA news agency, remains unverified by independent sources such as Reuters.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 09-03-2026 14:39 IST | Created: 09-03-2026 14:39 IST
Russian Forces Capture Holubivka: Strategic Advance in Eastern Ukraine
  • Country:
  • Russia

In a recent development, Russia's Defence Ministry has claimed control over the village of Holubivka situated in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. This announcement was made public on Monday through the state-operated RIA news agency.

As per the report, Russian forces have secured the village, marking a potential strategic gain in the ongoing conflict in the Donetsk region. This comes amidst heightened tensions and continued military confrontations in the area.

However, it is crucial to note that Reuters has not been able to independently verify the claims made by Russia about the capture of Holubivka, leaving some elements of the statement unconfirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

Give Feedback