Russian Forces Claim Unconfirmed Capture of Niu-York in East Ukraine
Russian military claims to have captured the small town of Niu-York in eastern Ukraine, part of its offensive towards key population centers in the Donetsk region. However, Ukraine's military has not confirmed this, stating that they are actively defending against Russian attacks in the area.
Despite the reported capture, Ukrainian forces assert they still control a portion of Niu-York and are engaged in ongoing battles in nearby Zalizne. The situation remains tense, with Ukrainian authorities ordering evacuations in the town of Pokrovsk as Russian forces advance.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the eastern front as challenging, while Russian officials downplay Ukrainian successes in the Kursk region, where Ukraine claims to have gained significant territory. The conflict continues to escalate, with both sides reinforcing their military presence in the region.