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Russian Forces Capture Niu-York and Sviridovka in Eastern Ukraine

Aug 20, 2024, 10:09 AM

The Russian Armed Forces have reportedly taken control of several key settlements in eastern Ukraine, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The settlements include Sviridovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and Sveredonovka in southeastern Ukraine. Additionally, Russian forces have gained control of Niu-York, also known as Novgorodskoye, a strategically important logistics hub in the Toretsk agglomeration of the Donetsk region. The capture of these areas marks significant territorial gains for Russia in the ongoing conflict.