Russia Claims Control of Multiple Villages in Eastern Ukraine Across Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk Regions

Russian forces have claimed the capture of multiple villages and towns in eastern Ukraine, including areas in the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk regions. Specifically, Russia announced control over Pryvillia in Dnipropetrovsk, and Pischane and Tykhe in Kharkiv, regions that Kyiv had previously reclaimed during a counteroffensive three years ago. Additionally, Russian troops occupied Perestroika, Komar, and Myrne near the administrative borders of Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhia, expanding control by over 16 square kilometers. These advances come amid ongoing fierce fighting, with fluctuating control zones and contested "gray zones" near Milove in Kharkiv. The situation remains fluid, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces reporting casualties and territorial changes, while international discussions about further military support for Ukraine continue. Reuters has noted it could not independently verify some battlefield claims.