Russia is claiming fresh battlefield gains in Ukraine as Moscow says its forces have captured two settlements, while Kyiv faces another intense wave of missile and drone attacks. The reported advances have not been independently verified, and battlefield claims from both sides remain difficult to confirm. The latest developments come as Russia continues pushing along the front while intensifying long-range strikes against Ukrainian cities. A major overnight barrage recently killed at least 16 people around Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.
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