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Russia Captures Stelmakhivka and Nikolaevka in Eastern Ukraine

Aug 29, 2024, 11:46 AM

Russia's Defense Ministry announced that Russian forces have taken control of two villages in eastern Ukraine, Stelmakhivka in Luhansk and Nikolaevka in Donetsk, as part of their ongoing military operations. This development is part of a broader strategy as Russian troops continue their advance deeper into Ukrainian territory. Reports indicate that over 2,155 Ukrainian troops have been 'wiped out' in the process, highlighting the intensity of the conflict in the region.