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In eastern Ukraine, Russian troops continue their advance, capturing Lozova and Krasnoye, two strategic villages according to Moscow. These gains strengthen Russia's control over the Donetsk region, at a time when kyiv is struggling to resist an accelerated offensive before the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Russian troops have captured two new villages in eastern Ukraine, the latest territorial gain for Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry announced on Sunday, December 22.
Russian troops “liberated” the villages of Lozova, in the Kharkiv region, and Krasnoye (a locality called Sontsivka in Ukraine) near the industrial town of Kurakhové, in the Donetsk region, which Moscow's forces almost entirely control. , according to the ministry.
A key sector for Moscow
Krasnoye is close to the Kurakhové resource center, which Russia has almost surrounded and which constitutes a key sector for Moscow for control of the entire Donetsk region.
Russia has accelerated its advance into eastern Ukraine in recent months, seeking to gain as much territory as possible before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes power in January.
Shortage of manpower and ammunition for kyiv
The Republican promised to quickly end this conflict which has lasted for almost three years, without however making a concrete proposal for a ceasefire or a peace agreement.
Russian troops say they have captured more than 190 Ukrainian towns this year. Opposite, kyiv is trying to put up a front, despite the shortage of manpower and ammunition.
