Russian Forces Capture Key Settlements in Eastern Ukraine

Russian forces have taken control of Ptyche and Vyimka in eastern Ukraine, according to the Russian Defence Ministry. Reuters has not independently verified these reports. Russia continues its assault in the Donetsk region and is also countering a Ukrainian incursion that started on August 6 in western Russia.

Russian forces have captured the settlements of Ptyche and Vyimka in eastern Ukraine, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday citing the defence ministry.

Reuters has not independently verified these battlefield reports.

Russia has maintained its aggressive push in the Donetsk region while simultaneously dealing with an unexpected Ukrainian offensive in western Russia that commenced on August 6.

(With inputs from agencies.)