Russia says captured east Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka
The Hindu
Russia captures Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk region after steady advances in eastern Ukraine, amid fears of fresh offensive.
Russia on Sunday (January 26, 2025) said its forces had captured the east Ukrainian town of Velyka Novosilka in the embattled Donetsk region, almost three years into their offensive.
Russia has made steady advances on the battlefield in eastern Ukraine for months.
Moscow’s Defence Ministry said Russian troops led “active offensive actions” and “liberated the settlement of Velyka Novosilka”, which lies in the west of the Donetsk region.
Velyka Novosilka is close to the southern front line in Ukraine — which has remained largely static but where fears of a fresh Russian offensive have risen for weeks.
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