Russian forces captured Velyka Novoselivka in northern Donetsk region after Ukrainian defenders withdrew from the main town, though Ukraine retains control of western suburbs.
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Russian forces captured Velyka Novoselivka in northern Donetsk region after Ukrainian defenders withdrew from the main town, though Ukraine retains control of western suburbs.
Russian forces occupied Vremenka and advanced in the Donetsk region
The enemy has occupied Vremivka and advanced in Velyka Novosilka, Toretsk, Kotlynove, near Nadiivka, Petropavlivka and Kotlynove. The situation near Slovianka has been clarified.
Russian forces completely seized Velyka Novosilka - claimed by Russian MoD, but ISW assesses 89% control
Russia's Defense Ministry claimed on Jan. 26 that its forces had captured Velyka Novosilka
The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims.
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Extracted: 2026-02-16T21:56:26.154Z
Source story: day-1066-2025-01-26