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Russian Forces Capture Novohrodivka in Donetsk, Advance on Pokrovsk

Sep 9, 2024, 01:40 AM

Russian forces have taken control of the town of Novohrodivka in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine, according to Moscow's Defense Ministry. This move is part of a broader advance on the strategic city of Pokrovsk. The Russian army states that capturing Novohrodivka is a significant step towards piercing the Ukrainian defensive front lines in the region. The news was reported by Reuters on September 8.