Russian Forces Advance in Donetsk and Achieve New Victories
April 30, 2025, 11:46 am

Russian Forces Advance in Donetsk and Achieve New Victories

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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported today, Wednesday, that Russian forces have successfully taken control of the town of Novoye located in the Donetsk Republic.

The ministry issued a statement stating: "As part of active offensive operations, units from the 'West' group liberated the town of Novoye in the Donetsk People's Republic."

The statement noted that Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses exceeding 220 soldiers, in addition to the destruction of two armored combat vehicles, ten cars, and several field guns, as well as an ammunition depot targeted.

According to the statement, units from the Russian 'East' group continued their advance deeper into Ukrainian defenses, gaining control of strategic positions and targeting personnel and military equipment belonging to Ukrainian forces in several areas of Donetsk. Ukrainian losses amounted to over 175 military personnel, along with the destruction of combat vehicles and armored vehicles, and several artillery pieces.

In a related context, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported yesterday, Tuesday, that the Russian army has liberated the town of Doroshovka in the Kharkiv region.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated: "As a result of the active offensive actions carried out by units from the Russian 'West' group, the village of Doroshovka in the Kharkiv region has been liberated, with enemy losses exceeding 240 military personnel, in addition to one tank, combat vehicles, and several field guns, as well as the destruction of two electronic warfare stations and two ammunition depots."

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