Russian Forces Secure Key Villages in Eastern Ukraine
Russian forces have gained control of the Ukrainian villages Zvirove and Novoekonomichne in the eastern Donetsk region. This military advancement has been confirmed by the Russian defense ministry. Reuters has not independently validated this battlefield update.

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On Thursday, the Russian defense ministry announced that its forces have seized control of Zvirove and Novoekonomichne, two strategically located villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
The announcement marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
However, Reuters has reported that it has been unable to independently verify this account of the situation on the ground.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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