Ukraine says eastern town of Dobropillia is still under Kyiv's control
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukraine's General Staff said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces remained in control of the eastern town of Dobropillia, describing Russia's claim to have captured it as untrue. In an emailed statement, General Staff spokesman Andriy Kovaliov said Ukraine also rejected Russia's claim that Russian forces had captured more than 1,800 square km (695 square miles) of Ukrainian territory and 92 settlements since September 1. (Reporting by Reuters, Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Hugh Lawson) ((alessandra.prentice@tr.com)
Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukraine's General Staff said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces remained in control of the eastern town of Dobropillia, describing Russia's claim to have captured it as untrue. In an emailed statement, General Staff spokesman Andriy Kovaliov said Ukraine also rejected Russia's claim that Russian forces had captured more than 1,800 square km (695 square miles) of Ukrainian territory and 92 settlements since September 1. (Reporting by Reuters, Writing by Alessandra Prentice; Editing by Hugh Lawson) ((alessandra.prentice@tr.com)