BREAKING: Ukrainian forces seize control of vital checkpoint in blow to Russia
Ukraine reportedly seized control of a key village in the Donetsk region on Monday.
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By Lauren Peacock
08:54 ET, Mon, Sep 8, 2025 Updated: 08:55 ET, Mon, Sep 8, 2025
Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated a key village on Monday (Image: Getty)
Ukraine reportedly seized full control of Zachrine in Donetsk Oblast on Monday.
The General Staff posted the news on Telegram on September 8 with a video of the liberated village, as Zarchne was freed by the 425th Separate Assault Regiment named “Skeyla” of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, the New Voice of Ukraine reported.
“Forces of the 425th separate assault regiment 'Skelya' have completely taken control of the village of Zarichne in the Donetsk region,” the post read.
Before the news about Zachrine broke, DeepState reported that another Ukrainian village in the Donetsk Oblast region was liberated, Volodymyrivka.
DeepState added that Russian forces were also pushed back in other areas nearby.
The news comes after Russia unleashed a devastating barrage on Ukraine's capital with drones and missiles Sunday in the most massive aerial assault since the conflict erupted, claiming four lives nationwide and striking a crucial government facility.
Moscow launched an unprecedented 810 drones and decoys, according to Ukraine's air force, which successfully intercepted 747 drones and four missiles.
Associated Press journalists witnessed smoke billowing from the rooftop of Kyiv's government headquarters.
Officials couldn't immediately determine whether the smoke resulted from a direct strike or falling debris, potentially marking a dangerous escalation in Russia's air campaign that has previously avoided government structures in the city center.
The targeted building houses Ukraine's Cabinet and ministers. Authorities cordoned off the area, and emergency vehicles and ambulances rushed to the scene.
Officials couldn't immediately determine whether the smoke resulted from a direct strike or debris (Image: STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE OF UKRAINE HANDOUT/EPA/Shutterstock)
Air force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat confirmed to The Associated Press that Sunday's assault represented the most extensive Russian drone offensive since the comprehensive invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. Russia simultaneously fired 13 missiles.
Strikes from nine missiles and 54 drones were documented at 33 sites throughout Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that four people perished and 44 sustained injuries. He revealed he discussed the attack during a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.
"Together with France, we are preparing new measures to strengthen our defense," Zelensky said. |
