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Russia Claims Capture of 17 Ukrainian Communities in January

Published January 27, 2026, 07:17
Russia Claims Capture of 17 Ukrainian Communities in January

The head of the Russian General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov, stated that Russian armed forces have captured 17 communities and brought over 500 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory under their control during January. The announcement was made during an inspection of elements of the 'western' formation of the Russian armed forces involved in the 'special military operation' in Ukraine. The accuracy of the claims cannot be independently verified.