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Russia Claims 30% Control of Myrnohrad Amid Ongoing Conflict

12/9/2025

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General Valery Gerasimov announced on December 9 that Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine, targeting Myrnohrad.
He claimed Russia has gained control of over 30% of Myrnohrad, a town of about 46,000 residents.
Ukraine denies the claims, saying it still holds parts of Myrnohrad and is resisting.
Russia controls 19.2% of Ukraine, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, with President Vladimir Putin warning of Donbas expansion.

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General Valery Gerasimov announced on December 9 that Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine, targeting Myrnohrad.
He claimed Russia has gained control of over 30% of Myrnohrad, a town of about 46,000 residents.
Ukraine denies the claims, saying it still holds parts of Myrnohrad and is resisting.
Russia controls 19.2% of Ukraine, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk, with President Vladimir Putin warning of Donbas expansion.