Russian Forces Capture Zaporizhzhya in Eastern Donetsk

Russian troops have taken control of Zaporizhzhya, a settlement in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to a Saturday report by the state news agency TASS, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.

The news follows ongoing tensions and military engagements in the region, adding another layer to the escalating conflict.

However, Reuters noted that it could not independently confirm the claims made in the battlefield report, reflecting the complexities and challenges in verifying information amid ongoing hostilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)