Mon May 19 02:51:49 UTC 2025: ## Russia Reportedly Seizes Settlement, Plans Missile Test as Ukraine War Drags On
**KYIV, Ukraine -** On day 1,180 of the ongoing war, the Russian military announced it has captured the settlement of Bahatyr in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region. The announcement, made by Russia’s Ministry of Defence, comes as fighting continues across the front lines.
Adding to tensions, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency has warned that Russia is planning a “training and combat” launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. The agency claims the move is intended to intimidate Ukraine and Western nations as ceasefire negotiations remain stalled.
Meanwhile, Russia also claims to have downed 75 Ukrainian drones on Sunday, according to the state-run TASS news agency. The information from both sides of the conflict is difficult to independently verify.
The capture of Bahatyr, if confirmed, represents another incremental gain for Russian forces in the Donetsk region, a key area in Moscow’s strategic objectives. The potential missile launch raises the stakes significantly and could further escalate tensions between Russia and the West. The war continues with no immediate end in sight.
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