Russia claims territorial gains in Ukraine

Russia claims territorial gains in Ukraine

The Russian military has seized complete control of the whole Kherson region and parts of Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia and Mykolaiv, Qazet.az reports according to Russian Interfax agency.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the Russians were trying to consolidate their gains in conquered territory.

"They continued to attack our troops near Kharkiv, in Donbas," he said. "They are trying to portray an alleged new government in Kherson and part of the Zaporizhzhia region."

Kherson's regional administrative centre, the city of Kherson, was captured in the early days of the war.

Qazet.az can not verify claims unless both sides would agree with the statement.