Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Russia Claims New Village Capture in Ukraine
Russia said they took over a new village in Ukraine.
Ukraine's military said they are still defending a bigger town nearby, even though they made some mistakes.
Russia has about 19% of Ukraine's land in the east and south.
They often say they capture new villages, but they are moving slowly.
Ukraine is trying to hold on to their territory.
Russia's Defence Ministry claims capture of a new village in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region.
Ukraine's military acknowledges errors but states they are defending a larger town in the area.
Russian forces hold approximately 19% of Ukraine's territory in the east and south.
Russia is engaged in a slow westward drive, frequently announcing new village captures.
Ukraine is actively defending its territory against Russian advancements.
- Who
- Russian forces and Ukrainian military
- What
- Capture of a new village by Russian forces and Ukraine's defense efforts
- When
- Recent, with frequent announcements of new captures
- Where
- Southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine
- Why
- Part of Russia's slow westward drive in the ongoing conflict
- Territory Held by Russia
- 19% of Ukraine's territory in the east and south
- Recent Capture
- A new village in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region
- Ukraine's Response
- Defending a larger town in the area despite errors
- Russian Advancement
- Slow westward drive with frequent announcements of new captures
