Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that its military forces have taken control of two additional villages, Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka, in the southern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine. This marks an expansion of Russian territorial gains in the area, which has seen repeated clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions along the front lines, with both sides reporting increased combat activity in the region.
The Russian military stated that the operations in Rivnopillia and Mala Tokmachka were conducted under the broader strategy of maintaining control over key strategic positions in southern Ukraine. These villages are located near the Dnipro River, which has been a focal point for several previous military operations. Ukrainian officials have not yet confirmed the reports, and the situation remains under close scrutiny as the conflict continues to unfold.