Russia claims to have seized 2 more settlements in Ukraine
Russian forces say they have seized Pavlivka in Zaporizhzhia and Ivanivka in Dnipropetrovsk, while conducting precision strikes on Ukrainian energy targets, with air defenses reportedly downing multiple Ukrainian aircraft and drones.
- World
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:25 | 22 October 2025
Russia claimed on Friday that its forces have taken control of another two Ukrainian settlements in different regions.
The Center group of forces seized control of the Pavlivka settlement in Zaporizhzhia, while the Eastern group of forces captured Ivanivka in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
The ministry also reported a massive strike Tuesday night using long-range precision weapons deployed from ground and air bases, including hypersonic Kinzhal (Dagger) missiles and drones targeting energy infrastructure facilities that support Ukraine's military-industrial complex.
According to the ministry, Ukraine responded with air raids overnight, but Russian air defense systems downed a Su-27 fighter jet, three guided aviation bombs, four rockets from the US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launch system, and 224 aircraft-type drones.
- Japanese researchers discover new species of sea anemone
- Treasury secretary says US to tighten sanctions on Russia
- UN expert condemns ‘illegal’ US strikes on alleged drug vessels
- UN warns aid being hampered in Gaza as closed crossings block deliveries
- Sweden, Ukraine ink letter of intent on cooperation in air capabilities