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Russia Claims New Gains in Eastern Ukraine

 Disputed capture highlights ongoing intensity of the war

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28 Mar, 2026

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Russia says it has taken control of another village in eastern Ukraine, claiming its forces captured Brusivka in the Donetsk region, located near the key city of Sloviansk, one of Ukraine’s remaining strongholds in the area alongside Kramatorsk. Ukrainian officials reported ongoing fighting in the nearby Lyman front, including multiple assaults around Lyman, but have not confirmed Russia’s claim, and independent verification remains difficult due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has now entered its fifth year. In simple terms, fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with both sides reporting activity, but the exact situation on the ground remains unclear.

Source: AA