Russia claims control of two Ukrainian settlements in the east.

According to the Ministry of Defense, Russian armed forces have taken control of Kreidyanka in the Kharkiv region and Veseloe Pole in the Donetsk People's Republic, as reported on its Max platform. Units within the Northern Group of Forces are tightening their encirclement ring while expanding the outer zone of control across Kharkiv territory. They have officially liberated the settlement of Kreidyanka, as stated in their latest publication. Details regarding these developments will be added as they become available.