Moscow: Russia on Saturday claimed that its forces have taken control of two more settlements in Ukraine.

According to Anadolu Agency, a Russian Defense Ministry statement on Telegram reported that the troops captured the Borova and Kutkivka villages in the Kharkiv region. This recent development marks a continued advance by Russian forces in the area.

On Friday, Russia also asserted that it had captured the settlement of Chaikivka in the Kharkiv region and Charivne in the Zaporizhzhia region. These claims have not been acknowledged by Ukrainian authorities, who have remained silent on the matter.

Independent verification of these claims remains difficult due to the ongoing conflict, which has made access to the affected areas challenging for external observers. The situation continues to evolve, with both sides engaged in intense military operations.