Russian troops have reportedly captured the stronghold of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine after a prolonged battle, as claimed by Russia's Defense Ministry. This development adds to the list of territories in the partially occupied Donetsk region that Russia has taken control of during the nearly three-year war.
The town of Kurakhove, a key stronghold for the Ukrainian army on the eastern front line, has an industrial zone, a thermal power plant, and a reservoir. It also lies on a crucial highway connecting eastern and southern Ukraine.
