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The Russian army announced that it had taken control of two new towns in the Donetsk region of the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, and continued its advance in Russia’s Kursk province.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense said, “The Russian army liberated the towns of Petrovka and Ilyinka in the Donetsk People’s Republic.”
The ministry explained in a statement: “As a result of active offensive operations, units of the Russian Southern Group were able to liberate the village of Ilyinka in the Donetsk People’s Republic,” noting that Ukrainian forces lost about 380 soldiers in these battles .
The statement added: “Units of the Central Forces Group, consequently of successful offensive operations, liberated the town of Petrovka in the Donetsk People’s Republic.”
The statement showed that Russian forces targeted the formations of Ukrainian forces in various areas in Donetsk, and that 11 Ukrainian counterattacks were repelled, and that Ukrainian forces lost more than 470 soldiers.
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In the ongoing conflict. However, it’s crucial to approach these claims with a degree of skepticism, as they often lack autonomous verification and could be part of a broader narrative for internal and external audiences.**
Interview with military analyst Dr.Alexei Petrov on Recent Developments in Donetsk
Editor of Time.news: Today, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Alexei Petrov, a renowned military analyst with extensive expertise in conflict zones, particularly in Eastern Europe.Dr. Petrov, thank you for joining us.
Q: Dr. Petrov, can you provide us with an overview of the recent developments in the Donetsk region? What do the Russian forces’ claims about the towns of ilyinka and Petrovka signify?
**A: Thank you for having me. The recent announcements from the Russian ministry of Defense regarding the capture of Ilyinka and Petrovka indicate a significant advancement in their military strategy in Eastern Ukraine. These operations suggest a concerted effort to consolidate gains in the Donetsk People’s Republic, which has been a focal point of conflict since the onset of hostilities. the claimed liberation of these towns may also serve to bolster domestic morale and demonstrate progress