Russia, Toretsk and Ukraine

Russia claims it’s taken another eastern Ukraine town. Kyiv officials make no comment
Russia’s Defense Ministry is claiming that its forces have captured the mining town of Toretsk, their latest breakthrough in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, where Ukrainian defenses are creaking.
Russia Says Captured Key Mining Town of Toretsk in East Ukraine
Russia said Friday its forces had seized the mining town of Toretsk in east Ukraine after months of heavy fighting, allowing Moscow to push further into the Donbas region. Kyiv denied Russia had full control of the industrial hub.
Russia claims to have captured the mining town of Toretsk in Donetsk
Russia captures Toretsk in eastern Ukraine, intensifying conflict as Ukrainian defenses weaken and U.S. military aid remains uncertain.
Russian Forces Capture Strategic Eastern Ukrainian Village
Russian military forces have taken control of the village of Druzhba in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, according to a report by the TASS state news agency. This development highlights ongoing tensions in the region,
AFU deny russian statement about alleged occupation of Toretsk in Donetsk Region
The statement of the russian occupiers about the alleged complete capture of the city of Toretsk in the Donetsk Region is not true.The spokesman for the
Ukrainian military denies Russian claim of Toretsk capture
Russian forces claimed to have captured Toretsk, but battles are still ongoing in the city. Ukrainian Defense Forces continue to resist, according to the DeepState and Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Analysts deny Russian forces have occupied Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast
DeepState reported that fighting continues in the Zabalka neighborhood and on the northern and western outskirts, with Russian forces controlling nearly the entire center of Toretsk. Read also: Military expert discusses causes of Armed Forces-DeepState incident and solutions "Unfortunately,
Urban battles ongoing in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast – DeepState
Ukrainian defence forces continue to resist Russian troops in the city of Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, as urban battles are ongoing in the city. Source: analytical project DeepState on Telegram Quote: "Reports of Toretsk being occupied by the enemy are false – urban battles are ongoing,

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