Russian Forces Claim Liberation of Romanovka and Novodarovka in Ukraine

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported significant military advances in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with the liberation of Romanovka and Novodarovka by the 'South' and 'East' troop groups, respectively. These operations resulted in substantial losses for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including the defeat of multiple brigades and the destruction of military equipment. In the Kharkiv region, Russian forces claimed to have inflicted heavy casualties on Ukrainian troops, with estimates suggesting losses of over 460 servicemen and various military assets. The report highlighted the effectiveness of Russian air and artillery support, which targeted Ukrainian military infrastructure and personnel concentrations across multiple regions.