Russia claims taking control of another settlement in Ukraine’s Donetsk region

By Burc Eruygur

ISTANBUL (AA) – Moscow claimed on Tuesday that its forces took control of another settlement in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, where the Russian army is reportedly making advances amid ongoing clashes.

According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, its forces have captured the village of Hannivlka, which is nearly 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) south of Kurakhove, a key Ukrainian stronghold in the Donetsk region that houses a thermal power plant.

The statement comes a day after Moscow claimed control of Yelyzavetivka, a village located 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) southeast of Hannivka.

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

Ukrainian authorities have not yet commented on Russia’s claims, and independent verification of the claims is difficult due to the ongoing war.