Russia claims capture of Ozernoye, Taratutino

The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced the liberation of the settlements of Ozernoye in the Donetsk People's Republic and Taratutino in the Sumy region. This announcement consolidates separate, earlier reports of Russian forces capturing these villages under a single official statement. The capture of Ozernoye (also known as Ilyichovka) was previously attributed to the 'West' group of forces, while Taratutino was reported as captured by the 'Sever' grouping. The statement represents a formal claim of control over these frontline positions.