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    Russian Forces Capture Two Villages in Eastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry Says

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    Posted on January 16, 2026

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    Last updated: January 19, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Russian troops have captured two villages in eastern Ukraine, marking significant military advances in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.

    Russian Troops Seize Control of Two Villages in Eastern Ukraine

    Overview of Recent Military Advances

    MOSCOW, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Russian troops took control of the village of Zakitne in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region and Olenokostiantynivka in the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, the Defence Ministry said on Friday.

    Details of the Captured Villages

    Reuters could not independently verify the battlefield report.

    Verification of Reports

    (Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Lucy Papachristou)

    Table of Contents

    • Overview of Recent Military Advances
    • Details of the Captured Villages
    • Verification of Reports

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russian forces captured Zakitne and Olenokostiantynivka.
    • •The villages are located in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions.
    • •The Defence Ministry reported the capture on Friday.
    • •Reuters could not independently verify the report.
    • •The capture marks a significant military advance.

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