Sun Jan 12 10:02:37 UTC 2025: ## Russian Forces Claim Gains in Ukraine, Launch Widespread Strikes
**MOSCOW, January 12, 2025** – The Russian Defence Ministry announced Sunday that its forces have seized control of Yantarne in the Donetsk region and Kalynove in the Kharkiv region of Ukraine. These battlefield claims remain unconfirmed by Reuters.
In a separate statement, the ministry reported conducting widespread strikes across Ukraine over the past 24 hours. These strikes, utilizing air force, drones, missiles, and artillery, targeted 139 locations encompassing Ukrainian military airfields, personnel, and vehicles.
This news follows a Russian drone attack on Kyiv on Friday, resulting in damage to a multi-story apartment building, as seen in photographs. The ongoing conflict continues to generate significant international concern.
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