Russian Forces Capture Oleksandro-Kalynove

In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Russia's defense ministry announced that its forces have taken control of the village of Oleksandro-Kalynove, located in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.

This announcement marks a strategic advancement for Russian troops in the region.

However, Reuters reported that it could not independently confirm the details of this battlefield report at the time of release.

(With inputs from agencies.)