Russia Claims Major Advances in Ukraine

Russia's defense ministry has reported the downing of 345 Ukrainian drones within 24 hours and the capture of two settlements, Pokrovka and Minkivka, in eastern Ukraine. These claims were released via state media. The accuracy of these reports has yet to be independently confirmed by international news agencies like Reuters.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 16-02-2026 15:36 IST | Created: 16-02-2026 15:36 IST
Russia Claims Major Advances in Ukraine
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In the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine, Russia's defense ministry announced significant military achievements.

The ministry claimed the downing of 345 Ukrainian drones in a single day, alongside the capture of two strategic settlements, Pokrovka and Minkivka.

Reports were disseminated through state media, but their authenticity remains unverified by independent sources such as Reuters.

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