Russia forces capture key settlements in Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk regions

Credit: RIA/NAN

The Dnepr group of the Russian armed forces has taken control of the settlement of Malye Shcherbaki (Mali Shcherbaky) in the Zaporizhzhia region, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed on Tuesday.

“As a result of active and decisive actions, units of the Dnepr group of troops liberated the settlement of Malye Shcherbaki in the Zaporizhzhia region,” the ministry stated.

Additionally, the ministry reported that the Zapad (West) group of forces has taken control of the settlement of Mirnoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic.