Russian army says it has taken control of two settlements in Kharkiv region
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The Russian Ministry of Defense says the country’s “North” troops group has taken control of the settlements of Lukashovo and Lobanovka in the Kharkiv region.
Postxronika.az reports with reference to TASS that, according to the ministry’s information, Russian forces are narrowing the encirclement zone and expanding the external control zone. It is reported that fighting continues in the settlements of Nikolayevka, Varvarovka, Reznikovo, Nefedovka and Chornoye.
Russian side claims that over the past 24 hours Ukrainian forces lost about 1,455 servicemen, and that air defense systems downed two HIMARS rockets and 725 unmanned aerial vehicles. The ministry also said that the “Center” troops group has taken control of 82 structures in Dobropillia, including four industrial facilities.