Putin’s Forces Advance in Ukraine’s East: Russia Seizes Villages in Donetsk & Sumy Amid Growing War
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Putin’s Forces Advance in Ukraine’s East: Russia Seizes Villages in Donetsk & Sumy Amid Growing War
Russia says it has captured three more settlements in its slow but persistent advance across Ukraine’s eastern front — two in Donetsk and one in the northern Sumy region.
The announcement signals a renewed push by Russian forces months after the failed attempt to seize Kyiv.
As Moscow’s focus remains on the heavily contested Donbas, Ukrainian forces are battling to hold key positions while refusing to acknowledge territorial losses.
With both sides offering conflicting reports and the frontlines shifting, the war appears far from over.
This update dives into the latest military developments, strategic shifts, and what they mean for Ukraine’s defense and Russia’s long-term goals.
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