Russian troops have successfully liberated two communities in the Donetsk area as part of the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Battlegroup South and East units achieved strategic victories in Antonovka and Maksimovka, respectively.
Battlegroup North and West also made significant gains, inflicting casualties on Ukrainian forces and destroying enemy ammunition depots. The intense fighting resulted in losses for the Ukrainian army in various frontline areas.
Russian forces continued their offensive operations, striking energy and fuel sites used by the Ukrainian army. Air defense capabilities were also demonstrated by shooting down a Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet.
The Russian Armed Forces have recorded significant achievements since the start of the military operation, destroying a large number of Ukrainian warplanes, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, tanks, artillery, and military vehicles.