Sat Sep 07 11:17:35 UTC 2024: ## Russian Forces Capture Village Near Key Ukrainian Hub
**MOSCOW, Sept 7 (CNA)** – Russian forces have captured the village of Kalynove in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Kalynove is located about 25 kilometers southeast of Pokrovsk, a key logistics hub held by Ukrainian forces.
The capture comes as Russian troops continue their advance towards Pokrovsk, which has been under intense pressure for months. Ukrainian authorities have ordered the mandatory evacuation of children from the city.
While claiming these territorial gains, Russia is simultaneously facing a major Ukrainian counteroffensive in its own western Kursk region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated on Thursday that the primary objective of the conflict is to seize the entire Donbas region, encompassing both Donetsk and Lugansk. Moscow claims to have annexed these regions, along with Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, in 2022, despite not having full control over them.
The ongoing conflict continues to escalate, with both sides claiming victories and facing significant challenges.
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