UPDATE 1 — Ukraine says Russia's claimed territorial advances are 'an illusion'
(Recasts with Ukrainian denial) Oct 17 (Reuters) — Ukraine on Saturday rejected Russia's claim to have captured more than 1,800 square km (695 square miles) of territory and nearly 100 settlements, including the eastern town of Dobropillia, since September 1. On Friday, the chief of Russia's General Staff, Valery Geras