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Ukraine Denies Russian Claims of Territorial Gains and Settlements

Published 2h ago · Latest report 49m ago · Conflict

Affects Ukraine and Russia · Covered in 3 countries

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Ukraine rejected Russian claims of capturing extensive eastern territory and numerous settlements.

Ukrainian officials have dismissed recent Russian claims regarding the capture of multiple settlements and extensive territory in the east. The military command confirmed that forces maintain control over Dobropillia, directly contradicting announcements from Moscow.

The denialUkraine's General Staff stated that Russian assertions about taking over Dobropillia are completely false.
The scopeMoscow claimed control over nearly 100 settlements and more than 1,800 square kilometers since the beginning of September.

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Why it matters

Territorial control claims remain a heavily contested aspect of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with both sides frequently issuing conflicting assessments of front-line movements.

By the numbers2

1,800 kmsquare kilometers of territory claimed

100settlements claimed captured

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What outlets agree on

Both reports confirm an ongoing dispute regarding territorial control in eastern Ukraine, specifically concerning the town of Dobropillia.

Where coverage differs

Russia claims to have seized nearly 100 settlements and over 1,800 square kilometers since September 1, while Ukraine maintains that its forces are still in control.

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