Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine, Ukraine reports heavy fighting
- On July 26, 2025, Russia's Defence Ministry announced that its troops had taken control of two additional settlements in eastern Ukraine, one of which is located in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
- This followed Russia's claim last month of crossing into Dnipropetrovsk, though Ukraine dismissed that Russian troops hold territory there.
- Ukrainian military reported heavy fighting and 11 Russian attacks on frontline area Zelenyi Hai, while Russian forces described it as a key stronghold.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskiy highlighted Pokrovsk as a battle focal point, with Russian attacks described as 'a small torrent that simply does not stop'.
- The clashes occurred days after a third round of talks in Istanbul aimed at ending the 3½-year war, resulting only in a prisoner swap agreement.
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Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine, Ukraine reports heavy fighting
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Saturday its forces had captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine, including one in Dnipropetrovsk region where Moscow says its troops have begun to make advances.


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On Saturday, the Russian army claimed responsibility for the capture of a new village in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the second in this part of the eastern centre of Ukraine since the start of its offensive in February 2022.
Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine; Ukraine reports heavy fighting
Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday its forces had captured two more villages in eastern Ukraine, including one in Dnipropetrovsk region where Moscow says its troops have begun to make advances.
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