Russia Claims Capture of Key Village Near Pokrovsk, Ukraine Pushes Back
Russian forces assert control over Kalynove, while Ukraine halts advances and retakes ground in Donetsk region.
- Russian Defense Ministry reports capture of Kalynove, 16 miles from Pokrovsk.
- Ukrainian forces halt Russian advances in Pokrovsk, retaking parts of New-York.
- Evacuation efforts in Pokrovsk are hindered, with thousands still in the city.
- Medical facilities near conflict zones face relocation due to safety concerns.
- Ukraine's defensive operations challenge Russia's long-term objectives in Donetsk.
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