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New footage from Ukrainian frontlines showed Russian flag waving in the village of Urozhainoe located on the border of the Donetsk People’s Republic and the Zaporozhie region. As well as the neighboring Staromayorskoe, the village of Urozhainoe was captured by the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the bloody counteroffensive. Today, it is coming back under the Russian control.
The Russian military took control of Staromayorskoye back in June. Then, they launched assault in Urozhainoe. In recent days, Russian troops increased thier offensive operations and advanced in the center of the village.
Russian servicemen of the 37th Guards Motorized Rifle brigade of the 36th Army of the Vostok group of forces planted the Russian flag in the very center of the village. The captured building is located on the Central and Postal streets. More footage from the settlement confirm Russian control of the southern part of the settlement. The Armed Forces of Ukraine are retreating to the northern outskirts, where the main line of their defense is located.
Heavy battles continue in Urozhainoe .Despite the loss of several important strongholds, Ukrainian forces do not stop counterattacks that are usually repelled.
At the same time, Russian forces are expanding the zone of their control north of Staromayorskoe. They advanced towards the village of Makarovka, destroying Ukrainian positions in the fields.
