Russia claims it took control of another settlement in eastern Ukraine

By Elena Teslova

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

The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that its forces captured the village of Illinka, north of the Kurakhiv Reservoir.

The village of Illinka is located a few kilometers south of the village of Novoselydivka, the capture of which was reported by the Ministry of Defense the day before.

On the reservoir’s left bank lies Kurakhove, a key stronghold of Ukrainian forces in the region.

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