Russia Captures 2 Settlements in Ukraine, Defense Ministry Says

Russia Captures 2 Settlements in Ukraine, Defense Ministry Says
Members of Ukraine's 72nd Brigade Anti-air unit prepare a ZU-23 anti-aircraft autocannon to fire on incoming Russian drones at a frontline position near Marinka, Ukraine, on Feb. 23, 2024. Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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MOSCOW—Russian forces captured two villages in Ukraine, the defense ministry said on Monday.

The settlements were Ivanivka in the Kharkiv region and Netailove in Donetsk.