Russia consolidates control of Ozyornoye

Russian forces from the 25th Army of the 'West' Group of Forces have captured and consolidated control over the village of Ilyichovka, also known as Ozyornoye, in the Donetsk region. The operation involved artillery and drone support, and Russian military bloggers have now posted images showing the Russian flag raised in the liberated settlement. The capture represents a minor but symbolically important advance for Russian forces on this sector of the front.