Russian Troops Capture Donetsk Village Amid Growing Advances

Russian forces have captured the village of Nelipivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to the Russian defence ministry. Recent weeks have seen accelerated advances by Russian troops in the region, taking multiple towns and villages. Reuters has not independently verified this report.

Russian forces have captured the village of Nelipivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, the Interfax news agency reported, citing the Russian defence ministry on Monday.

Recent military activities have seen Russian troops accelerating their progress in Donetsk, seizing a series of towns and villages.

Reuters could not independently verify these battlefield reports.

(With inputs from agencies.)