Afghanistan, Aug. 25 -- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine, though Kyiv denied the claim, reporting gains elsewhere amid ongoing heavy fighting.

Russia announced the capture of Filia in Dnipropetrovsk, while Ukraine reported recapturing villages near Pokrovsk, highlighting shifting frontlines and escalating eastern conflict dynamics.

Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that its forces had captured the village of Filia in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, marking another step in its eastern offensive.

Kyiv has not confirmed the loss. Instead, Ukrainian commanders reported that their troops had recaptured three villages around Pokrovsk, including Mykhailivka, Zelenyi Hai, and Volodym...