Russian Forces Liberate Zelenoye Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic
09:37 GMT 21.08.2026 (Updated: 10:26 GMT 21.08.2026)
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Russian soldiers from the Vostok battlegroup have liberated the settlement of Zelenoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
"The settlement of Zelenoye in the Donetsk People's Republic has been liberated," the statement reads.
The liberation of Zelenoye settlement allows Russian forces to expand their operational foothold, potentially threatening Ukrainian supply routes and creating a launching point for further advances deeper into the Zaporozhye front. This tactical gain also demonstrates the continued offensive pressure exerted by the Vostok battlegroup.
Over the past week, Ukraine has lost more than 2,550 soldiers in combat against Russia's Tsentr battlegroup. Additionally, Russia's Sever battlegroup neutralized over 1,550 Ukrainian troops, while the Vostok battlegroup eliminated more than 2,340.
As many as 1,490 Ukrainian soldiers were eliminated by the Zapad battlegroup, over 180 by the Yug battlegroup, and up to 260 by the Dnepr battlegroup
Over the past week, the Russian Armed Forces conducted one massive strike and nine group strikes against facilities linked to Ukraine's military-industrial complex
The Russian military struck two Ukrainian naval patrol boats and 12 other vessels operating for Ukraine
