Russian forces captured village of Sribne, claims Defense Ministry
Russia claimed on Sunday that it took control of another settlement amid its ongoing offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
A statement by the Russian Defense Ministry claimed that its forces captured the village of Sribne, located about 23 kilometers (14 miles) southeast of the city of Pokrovsk, a key front in Moscow's offensive in the Donetsk region.
Russia has frequently claimed territorial gains in recent months, particularly in the Donetsk region, where fighting has intensified around Pokrovsk.
The city serves as a critical logistics hub for Ukraine's military in the region, which shares a border with Russia.
Ukrainian authorities have not yet commented on Russia's claim, and independent verification of the claim is difficult due to the ongoing war, which started in February 2022.
