Russia Claims Control Over Ukrainian Village Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a fresh development in the ongoing conflict, Russia's defense ministry announced on Wednesday that its forces have successfully seized the village of Tolstoi in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

The ministry further stated that overnight operations targeted and hit Ukrainian military airfields in the region, marking a significant escalation in military activities.

This move highlights the intensifying nature of the clashes as control over strategic locations continues to shift between the opposing forces.

(With inputs from agencies.)