Russian Troops Seize Strategic Settlement in Eastern Ukraine

Russian troops have reportedly seized control of Kotliarivka, a settlement located in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region. This announcement was made by the Russian defense ministry through its official Telegram channel on Monday.

Despite these claims, Reuters noted that it has been unable to independently verify the battlefield report, leaving questions about the true status of the conflict on the ground.

The situation is part of the ongoing and complex conflict involving various strategic locations across Ukraine, underscoring the geopolitical tensions in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)