Russia Claims Capture of Two More Ukrainian Villages, Targets Energy Sites Overnight

Russia Claims Capture of Two More Ukrainian Villages, Targets Energy Sites Overnight
Russia announced on Thursday that its forces had captured two additional villages in eastern Ukraine amid intensified fighting along the front lines. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the villages were taken during overnight operations supported by air and artillery strikes that also targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Moscow said the attacks aimed to disrupt Ukraine’s logistics and military supply chains. In response, Ukraine’s military reported making gains near the town of Dobropillia in the Donetsk region, claiming successful counterattacks against Russian positions. The developments come as both sides continue to trade heavy fire across multiple sectors, with infrastructure and energy systems increasingly coming under attack. Regional authorities in Ukraine reported power outages in several areas following the strikes. Analysts say the latest clashes reflect a renewed push by Russian forces ahead of winter, as both countries brace for a prolonged and costly phase of the conflict.