Ukrainian army dismisses Russian claims of taking Minkivka in Donetsk region
Photo: Ukrainian forces deny Russian claims of capturing the village of Minkivka in Donetsk region (Getty Images)
The village of Minkivka in Donetsk region remains under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces. Reports claiming the settlement was captured by Russian forces are false, according to the Facebook page of the Eastern Group of Forces.
"The settlement of Minkivka in the Sloviansk direction is under the control of Ukraine's Defense Forces. Our units continue to carry out combat missions along designated positions," the military stated.
The group emphasized that statements by the aggressor state's propagandists about the alleged capture of Minkivka are false and are part of information and psychological operations aimed at creating an illusion of success that does not exist.
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Ukraine's Defense Forces deny Russian claims of capturing villages in Donetsk region
Yesterday, January 17, the Eastern Group of Forces refuted Russian statements about taking control of Pryvillia in Donetsk region.
The Ukrainian military also dismissed reports of the occupation of Andriivka in Sumy region.
Recently, claims appeared online that Russian forces had captured Serebrianka and Dronivka in Donetsk region. However, the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces denied this information.
The military emphasized that as of now, Ukraine’s Defense Forces hold positions within these settlements and on adjacent lines.
All detected attempts by the enemy to advance or fortify positions are being stopped by Ukrainian firepower and countermeasures. The situation remains tense, with command operating in normal mode.
