The Russian Armed Forces have taken control of two settlements in the Donetsk region

Russian troops took control of the settlements of Novomarkovo and Dneproenergia in the Donetsk region during the day.

As reported by BAKU.WS with reference to TASS, this was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

"Units of the Southern group of forces as a result of decisive actions occupied the settlement of Novomarkovo in the Donetsk region. Units of the 'East' group of forces through active operations took control of the settlement of Dneproenergia in the Donetsk region," the military department noted.