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Russian Forces Capture Key City of Ukrainsk in Donetsk on Tuesday

Sep 17, 2024, 03:42 PM

Russian forces have claimed victory in the Ukrainian city of Ukrainsk, located in the eastern Donetsk region. The Russian military's 114th Brigade has reportedly secured control of the city, which is considered a critical strategic point. Russian sources, including state media and war bloggers, have confirmed the capture, with Russian flags being raised in Ukrainsk. However, Ukrainian sources contend that they still control a small part of the city, although the majority is lost. The capture occurred in the Selydove Raion, Pokrovsk Direction, on Tuesday.