Russia has reportedly captured a Ukrainian village amid fierce fighting in eastern Donetsk.

Khromove, on the outskirts of Bakhmut, had a pre-war population of 1,000 but has been reduced to ruins over the course of the conflict.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claimed to have taken the village, while Ukrainian officials did not comment on its status but said Moscow’s forces were suffering heavy losses.

Ukraine regained swathes of territory a year ago but has only made small gains since a new counteroffensive was launched in June.

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