Hey everyone, here’s the latest from the Donetsk region 🌍
Frontline update: The Russian Defense Ministry says its forces have taken the villages of Kleban-Byk and Srednee. That’s a big deal – it moves them closer to Kostyantynivka, a fortified town on the road to Kramatorsk, home to Ukraine’s crucial logistics base.
High-tech clash: According to TASS, Russian troops targeted a Ukrainian military-industrial site, temporary deployment points, and foreign mercenaries. Their air defenses also shot down 4 guided bombs and an impressive 160 drones (yeah, unmanned aerial vehicles!).
Back-and-forth action: On Friday, Russia claimed it captured three more villages in Donetsk it had eyed since last September. But on Saturday, Ukraine’s military posted on Telegram that they stopped the advance and recaptured Zeleny Gai.
Peace push: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is stepping up diplomatic calls 🕊️ He’s chatted with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, France’s Emmanuel Macron, and Finland’s Alexander Stubb – urging everyone to keep the momentum for a Ukraine-Russia peace summit.
It’s like a real-life battle royale: capturing key zones on the map can turn the tide. We’ll keep you posted as this intense showdown unfolds! 🤞
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Russian forces advance on key town, South Africa calls for peace
cgtn.com
