The Russian Ministry of Defense announces that its forces have seized the town of Chervona Zyrka in eastern Ukraine.

The Russian Ministry of Defense announces that its forces have seized the town of Chervona Zyrka in eastern Ukraine.

June 19, 2025

The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that its forces have successfully seized the town of Chervona Zyrka in eastern Ukraine. This strategic victory comes amidst ongoing military operations in the region, which have seen significant advancements by Russian troops.

Over the past week, Russia's military has reported substantial progress in various fronts. Battlegroup West units liberated the settlements of Novaya Kruglyakovka and Petrovskoye in the Kharkov Region, while Battlegroup South units advanced deep into the enemy’s defenses, capturing Dyleyevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic. Meanwhile, Battlegroup Center units continued their offensive in the Donetsk People's Republic and the Dnepropetrovsk Region, liberating Novosergeyevka. Battlegroup East units advanced further, seizing Zaporozhye, Perebudova, Shevchenko, and Yalta.

Notably, the Russian Armed Forces delivered a combined strike by precision weapons, including a Kinzhal hypersonic missile, on a Ukrainian military airfield. This strike was part of a series of six combined strikes over the week, targeting military-industrial sector enterprises, fuel and energy infrastructure, and air defense radars.

The Ministry of Defense also reported significant casualties and material losses inflicted on Ukrainian forces. Battlegroup North inflicted over 1,355 casualties, while Battlegroup West accounted for more than 1,410 casualties. Battlegroup South reported over 1,190 casualties, and Battlegroup Center inflicted roughly 3,295 casualties. These operations have resulted in the destruction of numerous armored combat vehicles, field artillery systems, and other military equipment.

Additionally, Russian air defenses have been effective, shooting down 1,221 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and 32 JDAM smart bombs over the past week.

The capture of Chervona Zyrka adds to the list of strategic gains for Russia in its ongoing military operations in Ukraine. These developments are likely to have implications for the broader geopolitical landscape and may influence investor sentiment towards the region.

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[1] https://tass.com/politics/1982135