Russia Seizes Populated Areas in Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia Regions

According to reports from lenta, Russian troops have taken control of a populated area in the Kharkiv region. The exact location and number of civilians displaced remain unspecified. The move follows a series of territorial gains by Russia in eastern Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian forces have also seized a populated area, as confirmed by lenta. The region, which includes the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, has seen increased fighting in recent weeks. Ukrainian officials have warned of potential risks to the plant’s safety. Both reports from lenta indicate the same outcome: Russian control over these areas. No conflicting accounts were noted in the sources provided.