Russia Claims Capture of Donbas Position Long Held by Ukrainian Forces
KYIV, Ukraine—Russia claimed to have captured a strategic Ukrainian position close to the Russian-held city of Donetsk, marking what would be Moscow’s first notable advance in the country’s east since it began relocating forces ahead of an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive in the south.
Ukraine’s armed forces denied the Russians had advanced around Avdiivka, saying that Russia had shelled the area overnight and had unsuccessfully tried to improve its tactical position there, retreating with losses. It didn’t provide further details.
