Gaza City: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the liberation of the town of Gnatovka in the Donetsk Republic. The Ministry stated in a brief statement that units from the Russian Southern Forces Group were able to surprise Ukrainian forces and successfully storm the area, liberating it.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Russian Ministry of Defense declared that its forces had achieved a strategic victory by liberating Gnatovka. The operation was reportedly executed by the Russian Southern Forces Group, which employed a surprise assault tactic against Ukrainian forces in the region.

The liberation of Gnatovka is seen as a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the Donetsk Republic. The tactical maneuver by the Russian forces aimed to disrupt the Ukrainian defensive lines, leading to the successful capture of the town. The Ministry’s statement highlighted the effectiveness of the operation and the strategic advantage gained by the Russian military in the area.