The key facts
- Russian Defense Ministry: the 'Vostok' group took Chervony Yar, 'Dnepr' — Yulyevka
- Both settlements are in Zaporizhzhia region, according to the ministry, over the past day
- Earlier Life.ru reported the liberation of Omelnik by the 38th brigade of the 35th army
Defense Ministry reported the capture of two settlements
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that over the past day Russian forces established control over two settlements in Zaporizhzhia region — Chervony Yar and Yulyevka. According to the ministry, units of the 'Vostok' group of forces advanced deep into the Ukrainian defense and took Chervony Yar. At the same time, servicemen of the 'Dnepr' group captured Yulyevka in the course of offensive operations.
Earlier reports about Omelnik
Earlier, Life.ru, citing Russian military sources, reported that the village of Omelnik in Zaporizhzhia region came under the control of Russian forces. According to these reports, the settlement was taken by the 38th brigade of the 35th army of the 'Vostok' group; Ukrainian units, it is claimed, used the village as a fortified defense hub. Information on all the mentioned settlements comes from the Russian side and has not been confirmed by independent sources.
