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Ukraine has rejected Russia's claims of capturing significant territory and settlements, calling the advances an illusion.
Ukraine has dismissed Russian claims of significant territorial gains as an "illusion." Russia asserted it had captured over 1,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and nearly 100 settlements since early September. Ukrainian officials have refuted these assertions.
This exchange occurs amidst ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine. The differing narratives highlight the information war accompanying the conflict, with both sides seeking to shape perceptions of battlefield progress. Control over territory remains a critical factor in the broader geopolitical struggle.
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“The Russian army claimed it captured over 1,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and nearly 100 settlements since the beginning of September.”How each side headlined it
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All sources: Ukraine has dismissed Russia's claims of significant territorial gains as illusory.
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The Russian army claimed it captured over 1,800 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory and nearly 100 settlements since the beginning of September.
Ukraine on Saturday rejected Russia's claim to have captured more than 1,800 square km (695 square miles) of territory and nearly 100 settlements, including the eastern town of Dobropillia,...
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