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Russia claims gains in Donetsk, reports 1,565 Ukrainian losses

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  • Source: Russian Ministry of Defense
  • 1 Dec 2024 15:49
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According to the ministry, Russian troops from the South and Center successfully captured the settlements of Ilyinka (Illinka) and Petrovka (Petrivka), consolidating their presence in the contested region.

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    In this photo taken from a video released by the Russian Defense Ministry press service on November 29, 2024, a Russian serviceman aims a D-30 howitzer toward Ukrainian positions in the border area of Kursk region, Russia. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

The Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday announced significant territorial gains and reported substantial losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces in ongoing operations in the Donetsk People's Republic and other conflict zones.

According to the ministry, Russian troops from the South and Center military groups successfully captured the settlements of Ilyinka (Illinka) and Petrovka (Petrivka), consolidating their presence in the contested region.

The ministry stated in an official release that "Units of the southern group of forces liberated the settlement of Ilyinka," while the Center battlegroup was credited with the capture of Petrovka. These advances mark continued efforts by Russian forces to secure strategic positions in eastern Ukraine.

❗️RUSSIAN TROOPS LIBERATED THE SETTLEMENTS OF PETROVKA AND ILYINKA IN THE DONETSK PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC, the Russian Defense Ministry said. pic.twitter.com/l1T9HA2Ea9

— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) December 1, 2024

In addition to territorial advances, the ministry reported heavy losses on the Ukrainian side. Over the past 24 hours, it claimed, Ukraine lost approximately 1,565 soldiers across multiple fronts:

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