Russian Troops Expand Control in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia

Russian forces have taken control of villages in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. The Russian Defense Ministry also claims the downing of three Storm Shadow missiles. These reports, however, have not been independently verified by Reuters.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 27-05-2026 14:53 IST | Created: 27-05-2026 14:53 IST
Russian Troops Expand Control in Ukraine's Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia
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Russian troops have reportedly seized control of key villages, Hraniv in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, and Vozdvyzhivka in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry's announcement on Wednesday.

Additionally, the ministry claimed the successful interception of three Storm Shadow missiles, as reported by RIA state news agency.

Despite these assertions, Reuters has not been able to independently verify the battlefield developments noted in the reports.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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