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Russian Forces Reportedly Capture Key Settlements in Eastern Ukraine

Aug 31, 2024, 09:15 AM

Russian forces have reportedly taken control of several settlements in eastern Ukraine, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The settlements include Kostiantynivka, Synkivka, Novozhelanne, and Kirove, located in the Donetsk region. These developments are reported by Russia's TASS news agency and highlight ongoing tensions in the region. Donetsk is one of the four regions that Russia claims to have annexed, a move that has been widely rejected internationally.