Russia claims control of another settlement in Ukraine's Donetsk

Moscow says troops advanced with support of airstrikes; Ukraine has not yet responded to claim

By Alperen Aktas

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday that its forces had taken control of the settlement of Pervoe Maya in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.

According to the ministry, the advance was achieved “as a result of offensive actions” by a unit of the Center group of troops.

It added that Russian aviation, drones, missile forces and artillery targeted Ukrainian air defense radar, command centers, drone assembly sites and temporary deployment points for both Ukrainian units and what it called “foreign mercenaries” in 149 areas.

The statement further noted that Russian air defense systems intercepted two guided aerial bombs, two rockets fired from US-made HIMARS systems, and 162 unmanned aerial vehicles.

Ukraine has not yet commented on the Russian claims.

Donetsk remains a key battleground in the ongoing war, with both sides regularly announcing advances that are often disputed.

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