Russian Forces Nearly Drive Ukrainian Troops From Klinovoye, Expert Says

Ukrainian troops have almost completely been driven out of the settlement of Klinovoye by Russian forces, according to a military expert cited in a report by TASS, Russia's state news agency.

The expert, identified as Andrey Marochko, reportedly added that Russian forces are also developing an offensive toward Druzhkovka from the direction of Kurtovka, according to the same report. Further specifics on troop numbers, the current front-line situation, or independent confirmation of these claims were not included in the excerpt reviewed.

Battlefield claims from both Russian and Ukrainian sources in the ongoing war are frequently disputed and difficult to verify independently in real time. TASS is a Russian state-owned outlet, and its reporting reflects claims made by sources aligned with the Russian side of the conflict.

Ukrainian military officials were not quoted in this report confirming or disputing the situation in Klinovoye or Druzhkovka.