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Russian Forces Capture Niu-York, Key Logistics Hub in Donetsk

Aug 20, 2024, 10:09 AM

The Russian Armed Forces have taken control of several key locations in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to multiple reports. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the capture of the settlement of Niu-York, described as a strategically important logistics hub in the Toretsk agglomeration. This advancement is part of a broader Russian military operation in the region, which includes the capture of Sviridovka, Sveredonovka, and other settlements such as Mezhove, Skuchne, and Nelipivka. The Russian forces' movements indicate significant progress in the Donetsk area, despite ongoing Ukrainian resistance.