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The Russian army on Sunday claimed to have gained complete control of the Ukrainian village of Ocheretyne, located in the eastern region of Donetsk. Russia’s Defence Ministry said that the capture of the settlement had improved its tactical situation along the front. The Ukrainian military had previously reported a breakthrough by the Russians near Ochernetyne and stated that the enemy troops had established themselves in the small village. Observers assume that the Russian army now wants to advance to the nearby town of Chasiv Yar. Ukraine has been fighting against a full-scale Russian invasi…