Russia Claims Capture of Two Ukrainian Villages; Ukraine Disputes Reports
Russia's Defence Ministry claimed it captured two Ukrainian villages, Hraniv in Kharkiv region and Vozdvyzhivka in Zaporizhzhia region. Ukraine's military and the Ukrainian war blog DeepState disputed these claims, stating Hraniv remains under Ukrainian control and that Russian forces were evicted from Vozdvyzhivka after a brief incursion. Russia continues efforts to secure eastern territories, while Ukraine reports slowing Russian advances and maintaining strong defensive positions.