Russia Claims Control of Huliaipilske in Southeastern Ukraine

Russia's Defence Ministry announced the capture of Huliaipilske, a village in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. The village is referred to by its Soviet-era name, Komsomolskoe. The report, sourced from state news agency TASS, is yet to be independently verified by Reuters.

Russia's Defence Ministry announced on Thursday that its forces have taken control of the village of Huliaipilske, located in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, as reported by state news agency TASS.

The village is also known by its Soviet-era name, Komsomolskoe. The strategic location has seen intense military activity in recent times.

As of now, Reuters has not been able to independently verify the battlefield developments in the region.