Russia Says Its Forces Seized Over 5,300 Sq Km, 220 Settlements in Ukraine This Year
Moscow's Defense Ministry says operations are continuing to establish a security zone in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions.
Russia's Defense Ministry said its forces have taken control of more than 5,300 square kilometers of territory and around 220 settlements in Ukraine since the start of this year, according to Anadolu Agency.
The ministry said Russian troops are continuing operations aimed at establishing a security zone in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions, both of which border Russia.
The claims could not be independently verified. Ukraine has not immediately commented on the figures cited by the Russian ministry.
The reported advances come amid a prolonged conflict between the two countries that began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Details on the specific locations and timeline of the claimed territorial gains were not fully outlined in the ministry's statement.
Sources
- Russia claims to have taken control of over 5,300 sq km, 220 settlements in Ukraine this year — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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