Russian Forces Capture Strategic Village of Vesele in Eastern Ukraine

Russia's defense ministry reported that its forces captured the village of Vesele near the transport hub Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine. Pokrovsk, a vital supply route with a pre-war population of 61,000, serves other important towns like Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka under Ukrainian government control.

Russia's defense ministry announced on Friday that its military forces have successfully taken control of the village of Vesele, located near the strategic transportation hub of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine, as reported by Russian agencies.

Pokrovsk, which had a population of 61,000 before the war, is positioned on a main road that is crucial for supplying other towns under Ukrainian government control, including Chasiv Yar and Kostiantynivka.

The capture of Vesele highlights the ongoing conflict and the strategic maneuvers in the region that aim to disrupt supply lines and take control of key areas.

(With inputs from agencies.)