In a bold military operation, the 29th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Vostok Group of Forces liberated Otradnoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic.
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Approximately 200 buildings were cleared during the operation, and Russian flags were raised in various parts of the settlement.
The statement underscores a decisive victory by Russian forces as they reclaim control and consolidate their territorial gains in the region.
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