The Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of three settlements within a 24-hour period. These include the village of Pershe Travnya in the Sumy Region, Kucherov Yar in the Donetsk People’s Republic, and Dolinka in the Zaporozhye Region. According to the ministry, Battlegroup Vostok was instrumental in securing Dolinka, advancing further into Ukrainian defensive lines. These claims signal continued Russian military activity and attempts to gain territorial control in eastern Ukraine. The reported advances come amidst ongoing conflict and fighting in the region. Independent verification of these claims is currently unavailable. The Ukrainian side has not yet officially commented on these reported gains.