Russian Forces Capture Ukrainian Town of Chasiv Yar

The Russian defence ministry claimed on Thursday that its military has seized the town of Chasiv Yar, located in Ukraine's disputed Donetsk region. This development marks another chapter in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

The reported capture adds to the series of territorial advances claimed by Russian forces amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

Despite the announcement, Reuters noted that the battlefield report could not be independently verified at the time of publication, leaving room for further updates and clarifications.

(With inputs from agencies.)