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Russia Claims Control of Potapivka Amid Slow Advances

3/22/2026

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On March 22, 2026, the Russian Defence Ministry said its forces took Potapivka in Ukraine's northern Sumy region.
Russia aims to create a buffer zone and has pursued small border advances, the ministry said.
Ukraine says it is resisting and Moscow has not gained a foothold.
Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine, and recent advances are the slowest in nearly two years.
Ukraine did not immediately respond to these claims.

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On March 22, 2026, the Russian Defence Ministry said its forces took Potapivka in Ukraine's northern Sumy region.
Russia aims to create a buffer zone and has pursued small border advances, the ministry said.
Ukraine says it is resisting and Moscow has not gained a foothold.
Russia occupies about 20% of Ukraine, and recent advances are the slowest in nearly two years.
Ukraine did not immediately respond to these claims.