Russia claims it took control of another settlement in eastern Ukraine

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) - Russia claimed on Monday that it took control of another settlement in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.

Russian forces captured the village of Novooleksiivka, located about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) south of the city of Pokrovsk, a major front in Moscow’s ongoing offensive in eastern Ukraine, according to a Defense Ministry statement.

Russia has frequently reported gains in recent months as it continues its offensive in Donetsk, with the area around Pokrovsk seeing heightened activity.

The city serves as a key logistics hub for Ukraine’s army in the Donetsk region, which borders Russia.

Ukrainian authorities have yet to comment on Russia’s claim, and independent verification of the claim is difficult due to the ongoing war.