Russia-Ukraine conflict: Moscow claims capturing another village in Sumy; Putin seeks 'buffer zone'
Friday, 13 June 2025 () Russian forces have claimed the capture of Yablunivka in the Sumy region, marking advances near the regional capital as part of Putin's "buffer zone" strategy. This offensive follows Kyiv's incursion into Russia's Kursk region, prompting a renewed cross-border push by Moscow. Additionally, Russia reported seizing two villages in the Donetsk region, further escalating the conflict.
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