Russia Seizes District In Chasiv Yar Ukraine, Potential Region Reaches Major Cities

Russian Military/Alexander Reka/TASS

JAKARTA - The Russian Ministry of Defense said Russian troops controlled districts in the city of Chasiv Yar, Ukraine.

Chasiv Yar stands on the highlands about 20 km (12 miles) west of Bakhmut, the city that Russian troops seized a year ago.

The region is seen by both sides as a potential starting point for Russia to reach the main cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk.

There has been no detailed explanation of the control of the territory in Ukraine, reported by Reuters, Wednesday, July 3.

Earlier, Russian troops were reported to have taken control of the Rozdolikka settlement in eastern Ukraine.

Russia's Ministry of Defense on Friday, June 28, said its military took what it called a more lucrative position after pushing Ukrainian troops out of settlements located in the Donetsk region.